Jules René Hervé (French, 1887-1981) Children on the Staircase Oil on canvas 9 x 11 inches (22.9 x 27.9 cm) Signed lower left: Jules R. Hervé Signed and inscribed on the reverse: Jules R. Hervé / EEI- / T275 Inscribed on the stretcher bar: H-779 Inscribed with indecipherable stamp PROVENANCE: Private collection, Chicago. HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Private collection, Chicago.

Original canvas. Varnish appears slightly yellowed. Approximately 3/4" area of craquelure evident to dark pigment in upper portion of stairwell recess. Not examined out of frame.
Under UV examination: varnish appears uneven and fluoresces slightly green.
Framed Dimensions 15.75 X 17.75 Inches