$2,489
Jan Walraven (Dutch, 1827-1863) Girl with Rabbits Signed "J. Walraven" l.l., signed, dated, and identified in a painted label "Je suis....est original et peint par moi...Bruxelles 1878 J. Walraven" on the reverse. Oil on panel, 13 3/8 x 10 7/8 in. (34.0 x 27.7 cm), framed. Condition: Patches of craquelure, surface grime. Incised in a painted label on the back of the panel is the following text : "Je suis....declarer que ce tableau ci connu est original et peint par moi pour compte et sur l'ordre de M. A. D'Huy...fils a Anvers./Bruxelles 1878/J. Walraven" There are areas of craquelure throughout. The surface is very dirty. Alligatoring to background u.l. and area of brown rabbit, varnish inconsistencies, possible skinning to background u.l.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-01-29