Bidspirit auction | After Ronner-Knip, Les Debutants

After Ronner-Knip, Les Debutants - Origin: Continental Europe Date: Late 19th century Period/Style: Victorian animal painting Artist: After Henriette Ronner-Knip (Dutch-Belgian, 1821-1909) Title: Les Debutants Materials: Oil on canvas in a molded giltwood and composition frame Form: Feline genre painting Description: A large period interpretation of Henriette Ronner-Knip's celebrated composition, depicting a mother cat and three kittens at play among an artist's easel, palette, brushes, books, and open drawer. The richly detailed studio setting and animated feline group reflect the Victorian taste for narrative animal painting. Marks: No legible artist signature observed. Dimensions: 24 in. H x 36 in. W, overall Shipping note: Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing or shipping services. For this auction, and only for property we determine can be reasonably transported, Stevens Auction Company will, at the purchaser's written request after the auction, deliver the property to The UPS Store #3164, 1020 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804, for third-party packing and shipment. Whenever possible, purchasers should contact the store at (662) 840-7222 or store3164@theupsstore.com and obtain a packing and shipping quote before requesting delivery. Store information is available at https://locations.theupsstore.com/ms/tupelo/1020-n-gloster-st. The purchaser is solely responsible for selecting and paying for all packing, shipping, insurance, and related services directly with The UPS Store. Delivery is provided solely as a courtesy, at the purchaser's request and sole risk. Stevens Auction Company assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, delay, packing, handling, transportation, shipment, or any claim arising from delivery to or possession by The UPS Store. Purchasers requesting this service must notify Stevens Auction Company promptly after the auction at info@stevensauction.com. Property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within that period is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item under our terms and conditions. Additional recommended third-party shippers and information are available at stevensauction.com. Condition: Widespread fine craquelure with age-darkened and uneven varnish, scattered abrasions, and surface wear. Frame has rubbing, minor chips, and gilt loss. Not examined under UV light or removed from frame.