Louis Francois Joseph Trouville, "First Aid for the Shipwrecked," 1846, oil on canvas, signed and dated l.r., presented in original elaborate gilt and gesso frame, H.- 21 in., W.- 32 in.

Condition consistent with age and use. Not examined out of frame. Canvas does not appear to be relined. Moderate craquelure is observed throughout. A smattering of flea-sized losses to paint are noted to the top right corner, and a ½ inch piece of paper is seen attached to the top left corner. A faint grey line is seen in the bottom right, measuring approximately 6 inches. Scattered areas of inpainting are observed, with the largest areas seen in the bottom left. An engaging scene. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.