The artist's studio; Her sale: Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, May 30-June 2, 1900, lot 182; Private collection, Houston, Texas; Thence by descent to the present owner.
Presents very well. 'Vente Bonheur' wax seal on stretcher (Lugt 276). Minor abrasion to signature stamp (Lugt 274). Slight buckling to secondary canvas support in lower left corner, most apparent under raking light. A few scattered minor surface abrasions and a very few small dots of loss. A small area of craquelure in lower half of work, just right of the horse's proper right hind hock. Mild surface dirt and dust.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. No apparent retouching.
Framed Dimensions 17.75 X 12.75 X 1.25 Inches
Lot Details
Stamped lower right: Rosa Bonheur
The artist's studio; Her sale: Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, May 30-June 2, 1900, lot 182; Private collection, Houston, Texas; Thence by descent to the present owner.
Presents very well. 'Vente Bonheur' wax seal on stretcher (Lugt 276). Minor abrasion to signature stamp (Lugt 274). Slight buckling to secondary canvas support in lower left corner, most apparent under raking light. A few scattered minor surface abrasions and a very few small dots of loss. A small area of craquelure in lower half of work, just right of the horse's proper right hind hock. Mild surface dirt and dust.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. No apparent retouching.
Framed Dimensions 17.75 X 12.75 X 1.25 Inches
