Alfred Arthur Brunel de Neuville (France, 1852-1941) oil on canvas still life painting depicting a woven basket laden with currants, a branch, and peaches. Signed "Brunel Neuville" lower left. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame with molded gilt sight edge. Sight: 20 3/4" H x 25 1/4" W. Framed: 27 1/4" H x 31 1/2" W. Biography: Alfred Arthur Brunel de Neuville was born in Paris, France and studied under his father, a landscape and still life painter. After the exhibition of one of his still life paintings at the Salon de Paris, de Neuville garnered even more success by adding the sentimental subjects of domestic pets into his repertoire. These works were in very high demand by the growing middle class of France, and de Neuville enjoyed success both as a popular painter and a respected academic artist as an Associate at the Salon of the Societe des Artistes Francais. His works are included in numerous museums and collections across Europe, North America, and South America. (adapted from askArt.com)

The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee. Minute area of loss to paint layer at upper right corner measuring 1/4" x 1/8". Area of repair and inpainting to the left of the basket measuring approximately 8 1/2" x 3/8", visible under UV light. Canvas is lined.