AMABLE L. SCHNEIDER (French, 1824-1884). TENDING THE BRICK OVEN, signed lower right. Oil on canvas - Framed, 22 in. x 18 in. Estimate $600-800
Not lined, few small patched repairs including 2 smaller tears near top center, T-shaped tear left center and fine craquelure throughout. Canvas is somewhat buckled. Areas of flaking in top center and near bottom of woman's skirt, as well as other small scattered losses. UV: Some scattered areas of inpainting on childs dress, woman's clothing, to left of cat at lower right, in background and in patched areas.
