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Lot 278:
Description
European Interior with Musician and Ladies Oil on canvas, signed lower right A finely detailed interior genre scene by Leopold Schmutzler, known for his elegant and refined portrayals of society figures. This composition captures a lively moment in a richly decorated European salon: three ladies in fashionable Empire-style gowns are gathered about a table, one playfully fanning herself while another leans forward, as a seated gentleman serenades them with a lute. The artist?s masterful use of color, texture, and expression brings charm and wit to this sophisticated tableau. Dimensions: 28 in. h x 32 in. w sight: Frame: Ornate giltwood frame, 38 x 42 in. overall Condition: Lined and conserved, with treatment performed by Westlake Conservators, Ltd., Skaneateles, NY – Nov. 1994- . Technical details of restoration and conservation accompany the work, including BEVA lining, gesso fills, and Winsor & Newton varnishes. Light craquelure and minor inpainting visible under UV; presents beautifully. Provenance: Private collection, upstate New York. Authenticity guarunteed.
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