François Brunery

Acquired by the uncle of the present owner circa 1940
Thence by descent to the present owner circa 1994

Oil on canvas, lined. The canvas has been cut, and those edges are visible in the current framing. Part of the signature has been trimmed off in the relining process. The picture surface is in generally fair condition aside from a yellowed varnish. Surface dirt. Under UV light, the thick varnish fluoresces green and obscures the picture surface. There is some fluorescence in the left ribs of the seated woman in white.
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