Portrait of a Lady in Grey, 19th Century each signed in the plate

each signed in the plate and depicting key narrative scenes from Lesage’s celebrated novel

Pieces like this were made to be seen

Maurice – commander of the Theban Legion

Presented in a later gilt frame that complements the warmth of the tones and allows the work to live comfortably in both traditional and collected interiors

soft drapery

Portrait of a Lady in Grey, 19th Century each signed in the platePortrait of a Lady in Grey, 19th Century A late 19th century oil on canvas portrait depicting a middle aged woman dressed in a grey gown with lace collar and bonnet. Around her neck she wears a striking miniature portrait of a lady, possibly a memento of a departed loved one, adding poignancy to the composition. The artists careful attention to facial detail and textile rendering imbues the sitter with dignity and presence. The work is presented in