Bidspirit auction | Leo Herrmann Portrait Painting

Leo Herrmann Portrait Painting - Leo Herrmann (French, 1853-1927). Oil on canvas painting depicting a gentleman in vibrant red. Signed along the lower left. Label from Arthur James Galleries along the verso. Provenance: Arthur James Galleries, Lot 338, March 20, 1996; Private Minnesota Collection. Unframed; height: 10 1/2 in x width: 6 3/4 in. Framed; height: 20 3/4 in x width: 17 in x depth: 2 1/2 in. Condition: The colors are bold and bright. Craquelure throughout. There is a thick varnish making it difficult to discern if there are any areas of inpainting when examined under UV light. Edges of the work reinforced with a paper tape, which appears to be partially under the varnish. Wear to the frame including a few chips/losses.