Lot 611: Alexis Van Hamme

(Belgian, 1818-1875)The Waffle Merchant, view through a portico of an elegant woman buying a waffle, signed lower left "Al Van Hamme 1865", oil on panel, 29-3/8 x 23-1/8 in.; 19th century gilt wood and composition fluted cove molding frame, scattered retouch at edges, crackle, yellowed varnish; frame with minor losses and restoration

scattered retouch at edges, crackle, yellowed varnish; frame with minor losses and restoration