Bidspirit auction | Oil on Canvas, 19th C.

Oil on Canvas, 19th C. Continental Genre Scene, Signed Chirie - Continental School, likely late 19th century, oil on canvas interior genre scene, signed lower right ?Chirie? or possibly ?Chiri?/Chierie.? The work depicts a finely detailed domestic parlor scene with an elderly gentleman seated in a chair, a woman attending children, scattered toys, a small dog, folding screen, fireplace, bird cage, and decorative interior furnishings. Housed in an ornate giltwood frame. Verso bears Hudson + Salah Art Conservation Studios labels identifying the artist as Chierie, title ?Genre Scene, ? client Jack Paramore, and image size 12.625 x 20.25 in. Overall framed size: 20 in. H x 22 in. W x 2 in. D. Condition: Good restored condition. Canvas appears lined/re-stretched, with stable craquelure, scattered inpainting/restoration visible under raking light, light surface grime/varnish inconsistencies, and minor frame wear, gilt rubbing, and small losses.