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Oil on canvas, relined Jules Gustave Leroy (1856-1921) - French animal painter Signed ‘J. LeRoy’ (repainted) lower right Dimensions: 49.7 x 65 cm Mounted in gilt Art Nouveau frame: 64 x 79 cm Provenance: Private collection, Brazil One of Leroys’ typical vivid cat depictions Condition: The paint surface shows typical craquelure and minor rubbing. There are small convex bulges in places. The canvas has been relined. The inspection under UV light reveals several strokes of retouching to the margins, as well as some minor touch-ups within the depiction. The signature has been repainted, and the varnish has been renewed. The magnificent wooden stucco frame is chipped in places. Jules Leroy (1856-1921) Jules Leroy was probably the son of Jules Leroy Senior (1833-1856), who specialized in depictions of fruits, flowers and also cats. Besides a few flower still lifes and still lifes with other animals, Jules Leroy Junior painted almost exclusively cats in various situations and formats. (cko) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.