An oil on canvas painting by American artist George B. Luks. The painting depicts the "portrait of Mr. Luk's brother's child at the age of three months", seen on a label affixed to the canvas stretcher on verso. The infant is portrayed lying on its back while wearing a one-piece outfit appearing content with its pacifier.
Presented custom framed in carved and gilt finished frame.
Provenance: On verso to stretcher, a white label is marked "OIL PAINTING - INFANT WITH NIPPLE Purchased in the studio of George Luks by Mr. F. A. Chapman. Portrait of Mr. Luk's brother's child at the age of three months." Additionally, a card with information about a Public Auction Sale from Kende Galleries of ... Brothers.
Dimensions:
Canvas: 24" H x 14" W
Frame: 28 1/4" H x 18 1/8" W
Condition: Restorative light in-painting can be seen when examined under black light. It appears the restoration work involved the infant's face, the upper left quadrant the canvas, and the lower right corner of the canvas. Additionally craquelure can be seen throughout the canvas. Some wear to the trim edges of the frame with a small loss along the right trim and left trim.
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