Attributed to Norbert Joseph Carl Grund

Attributed to Norbert Joseph Carl Grund
(Bohemian, 1717–1767)

A Pair of Rococo Scenes
oil on panel
Largest: 7 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches.
Fine Art
Largest framed: 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.
Moderate deposits of surface dirt and dust; varnish is heavily discolored; striations from panel splitting evidenced throughout, especially in larger panel; frame abrasions along all edges; larger panel exhibits paint loss in lower left corner; smaller panel has localized area of lifting paint in lower right corner; surfaces of both panels have areas of irregular luster. Under UV light, inpainting scattered throughout each panel. Additional images available upon request.

We thank Vít Vlnas, Prof. PhD, Charles University Prague, Institute of History of Christian Art, for her assistance confirming the attribution of this painting.

Provenance:
Acquired July 7, 1922, Prague
Thence by descent to the present owner