FRENCH SCHOOL (18th century). FETE CHAMPETRE AND FETE GALANTE; TWO WORKS, oil on canvas - Oval: 18 in. x 21 in., each Estimate $2,500-3,500
Fete Champetre: Lined, good condition. Fine craquelure. UV: Finely done inpainting in pink robe at left, larger area of finely done inpainting in sky along top edge, center of sky and in clouds, some in sky to right of trees, some in breeches of man at far right., few minor scattered dots elsewhere. Fete Galante: Lined, good condition, fine craquelure. UV: Scattered dots of well-done inpainting in sky and clouds under arch at right, finely done touchups in arch and around sculpture figures to left of center, scattered small dots elsewhere.
