Lot 76: Jean-Louis Hamon

French, 1821-1874
LE BUSTE DE L'ONCLE, LA CURIOSITE AIMABLE
Signed J.L. Hamon and indistinctly dated ...1868 (lc), also titled, signed and dated on the original back of canvas
Oil on canvas
18 1/8 x 14 7/8 inches (46.0 x 38.0 cm.)

Exhibited:
Livingston, New Jersey, National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County Section, American Art at Mid-Century, circa 1950

Relined - double fiberglass with Beva 371 in 1976. Revarnished. Craquelure throughout. Flattened and thinned in areas from reline and prior cleaning. Scattered inpainting - extent is difficult to determine due to the dulling varnish.