JEAN DUPAS Rape of Europa panels, SS Normandie

JEAN DUPAS (1882 - 1964)
Three verre églomisé panels, two contiguous, from the Rape of Europa Mural, Grand Salon, SS. Normandie, France, ca. 1934
Plate glass, paint, gold, silver, and palladium leaf, one framed
Unmarked
Approx. 48" x 31" ea.
Provenance: Private collection, New York
Condition Report: Overall good vintage condition. Some flaking, lifting, and minor losses to original canvas backing on two. Oxidation and inconsistencies to the slivering consistent with aging and handling. Framed panel: not examined out of frame, a couple of chips are visible, largest 2" x 1" along top edge on front, small losses and some inconsistencies to leaf decoration, possible areas of deterioration to gold leaf on sail. A couple of minor chips to other two panels.
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