Jules Dupre (1811-1889) French, Barbizon School Seascape with seagulls Signed lower left Oil on canvas 24x16

52 x 27 inches

35x 28 inches

ÉMILE VERNON French1872-1919 STARLIGHT signed E. Vernon (lower right) oil on canvas 35¾ by 24 in. 90.8 by 61 cm PROVENANCE: Sale: Sotheby's, New York, February 17, 1993, lot 64, illustrated Private Collection, Atlanta (acquired at the above sale) Acquired from the Estate of the above by the present owner CONDITION REPORT: Lined, loss to canvas upper right and upper left edges and along lower edge; under UV: heavy varnish fluoresces, four by three inch area of inpainting to her left shoulder, some spots of inpainting to her chest, stroke of inpainting to the left of her neck, 2 by ½ inch area of inpainting above flowers in upper right corner, spot of inpainting to the right of her left elbow and 1 inch area of inpainting further left along edge. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

William Hahn The Bugler Signed dated and indistiictly inscribed ‘W. Hahn DU 1862’ lower right Oil on canvas 5 ¾ x 36 3/4

Jenny Villebesseyx (French) A Still life of chrysanthemums in an urn signed ‘Jenny Villabesseyx’ Oil on canvas 70 x 48 inches Exhibited Chicago Illionis, World’s Columbian Exposition, 1893 Held in honor of the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbius to the new world, the World’s Columbian Exposition had a profound effect on art and architecture in the late 19th Century America. The Exposition covered more than 600 acres in Chicago and pver 27 million people attended during its six-month run. The Woman’s Building was the first of its kind at a world’s fair: both the interior and exterior was planned by women to house arts and crafts by women. Artists from all over the world were selected to exhibit and Jenny Villebesseyx was one of the French artist chosen.

Noel Saunier (French 1847 – 1890) Before the Masked Ball 23 5/8 x 17 ¼ signed lower right oil on canvas