Gentleman south of france painting Condition: The work is slightly

Condition: The work is slightly curved from age and suffers losses in the upper corner (1

This portrait represents perfectly the rules of that period

An old label on the back locates the view in Port-Lesney (Burgundy) and the date as 1888

The frame has various impacts and traces due to time which add to its charm

Signed: Gaston Corbier (1869-1945)

Gentleman south of france painting Condition: The work is slightly20th century German School oil on canvas signed E. Hesse (19th & 20th century) in the lower right and dated 1923. The work has subtle texture to the touch. This three quarter portrait of a man features textured brushstrokes without excessive volume. The subject appears to be emerging from shadows, with a single beam of light illuminating the face. Shadows and highlights are meticulously rendered. During the 1920s, the German School of oil portraiture