Frédérique Vallet-Bisson (French, 1862-1949)

The Departure, 1895
Oil on canvas (framed)
Signed
96" x 59"
Literature: Sparrow, Walter Shaw, Women Painters of the World, from the time of Caterina Vigri, 1413-1463, to Rosa Bonheur and the Present Day, 1905, Hodder & Stoughton, London, pub., p. 240 (pictured)
Provenance: Acquired from a Private Collection, Bronx, N.Y. in 1989
Condition Report: Signed lower right recto. Painting has been lined and affixed to new stretcher. Inpainting present in various areas throughout; particularly in the woman's dress and in areas along lower portion of painting. Paint surface is stable and clean. Painting was professionally conserved in 1990. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and/or independent consultants and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (609) 397-9374 or e-mail info@ragoarts.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.