Henri Laissement (French, 1854-1921), The Gardner

Oil on mahogany panel, signed at lower right "H. Laissement," presented in an antique period gilt composition frame.

SS 10 x 7.75 in.; DOA 20 x 18 in.

Wunderly Galleries, Pittsburg, PA

A very similar work on panel featuring a gardner in identical garb sold at Sotheby's on 26 October 1990, lot 112.

In 1912, Laissement exhibited another painting of a gardener at the Paris Salon.

Some minor chipping and loss to frame.

$1,000 - 3,000