Oil on cradled panel, unsigned, 18th century or earlier, retaining a late 19th century label for Ch. Pottier/ Emballeur to the verso of frame (and inscribed "No. 58"), presented in an antique frame with stenciled corners.

Panel 28 x 41 in.; Frame dimensions 34 x 45 in.

Depicting a merry company playing cards within a well appointed interior with painting gallery. A open doorway reveals

Obscuring varnish; several scattered flakes to surface; yellowing varnish and with some surface grime; scattered re-touch and some over-painting to several figures' faces; some crazing and lifting to paint; repaired checks to panel.