Jules Breton (French, 1827-1906) Standing Woman with Rosary and Taper

Description:

Jules Breton (French, 1827-1906)

Standing Woman with Rosary and Taper
Signed "Jules Breton" l.r.
Pencil on paper, 18 x 11 3/4 in. (45.7 x 29.7 cm),framed.
Condition: Staining, foxing, toning, old tear to u.r. corner, sheet laid down on cardboard support.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

Small loss to paper at l.r. corner beneath the signature. Staining appears to be from mounting adhesive, since it mimics horizontal brush marks. Possible water staining to u.r. corner. Tack holes to lower corners.

Framed dimensions are 24 1/4 x 17 3/4 in., with a fragmentary label from R.H. Macy & Co., Inc., New York, on the back.


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