A FRENCH GENTLEMAN'S PORTRAIT PAINTING, CIRCA 1835, the sitter painted bust length with sober expression and wearing mourning attire, oil on canvas, verso black oval stamp "COULEURS LE VERNES / E. GRILLON / RUE ST. DIZIER A NANCY." 29" x 23 1/2"

Good condition, normal craqueleur, old repairs and a few negligible light scratches. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."