Jules Adolphe Aimé Louis Breton (French, 1827-1906) Young Woman at Rest

Description:

Jules Adolphe Aimé Louis Breton (French, 1827-1906)

Young Woman at Rest
Signed and dated "Jules Breton/99" l.r., with a label from B.F. Bonaventure, Inc., New York, affixed to the frame backing.
Pencil on paper, sight size 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm),framed.
Condition: Minor foxing, not examined out of frame.

Provenance: The estate of Carol J. Ferranti.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Framed dimensions: 10 x 8 1/2 in.

The frame was opened prior to the auction. The sheet is not laid down, but is affixed to the back mat along the back top edge of the reverse. The sheet measures 5 1/4 x 5 3/4 inches (13.3 x 14.5 cm) and is gently light struck. Foxing is very minimal and consists of a small dot to the upper right above the head of the figure and two to her left sleeve and bodice.


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