Henri Emile Brunner-Lacoste, Fruit Still Life Painting

France 1857

A delectably sweet bunch of fruit. This oil on canvas is signed and dated “H Brunner Lacoste, 1857”. Henri Emile Brunner-Lacoste (1838-1881) is listed in Benizit.He exhibited frequently at the Paris Salon making his debut in 1859. It appears to be in its original gilded frame.

Price

$4900

Condition

Very Good Antique Condition. It has been professionally cleaned and lined with some small well done repairs and in-painting adjacent to melon, small section in pineapple fronds and upper right edge. The touch ups are only visible upon very close inspection and black lighting.

Measurements

Frame - Height: 33.5" Length: 43"
Sight - H:23" L: 33"

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