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Lot 34:
Description
Attributed to Louis Henri Deschamps (French, 1846-1902). This oil painting on canvas depicts a genre scene set within a wine cellar. The composition features two figures seated at a barrel-top table: a monk in a white habit and an older man in dark attire holding a glass of red liquid. The background is filled with several large wooden wine casks. The work is housed in an ornate composite frame featuring a gilt foliate-patterned outer molding, a black-painted cove, and a linen-covered inner liner. Signed Deschamps lower left. Sight: 23 1/2 x 19 1/4 in. Frame: 33 1/2 x 29 1/2 in.
Location: Bin 4
Condition report:
The painting is in good overall condition with no visible tears, punctures, or significant paint loss. No notable craquelure is observed. The frame shows minor surface dust but no significant chips or losses to the decorative molding or finish. The linen liner is clean. The reverse of the canvas shows minor spotting and typical aging to the wooden stretcher.
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