Rosa Bonheur (French, 1822-1899) "Esquisses de Lapins, de Chou et de Carrots" oil on wood panel signed upper mid-center. Framed. 9-7/8" x 5", framed 12-3/4" x 8-1/4" Provenance: Hotel des ventes Legros, Verviers, Belgium, September 21, 2017, lot 372; Bruce McCashin Collection.
Estimate $1,500-2,500 **Light surface dirt and some toning of the varnish layer; a diagonal area of inpainting upper and mid-center (background and across bunny). Areas of inpainting center (body of bunny), lower center (outer leaves of cabbage) and upper mid-right (by edge). Antique gilt frame with surface marks, nicks and abrasions; separation in corners - small losses along edge.
Sold for $5,250
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