Gentleman south of france painting An old label on the

An old label on the back locates the view in Port-Lesney (Burgundy) and the date as 1888

Condition: The work is slightly curved from age and suffers losses in the upper corner (1

Lippens captures a snowy urban landscape through impressionist techniques

The frame has various impacts and traces due to time which add to its charm

Signed: Gaston Corbier (1869-1945)

Gentleman south of france painting An old label on the20th century German School oil on canvas signed E. Hesse (19th & 20th century) in the lower right and dated 1923. The work has subtle texture to the touch. This three quarter portrait of a man features textured brushstrokes without excessive volume. The subject appears to be emerging from shadows, with a single beam of light illuminating the face. Shadows and highlights are meticulously rendered. During the 1920s, the German School of oil portraiture