Lot Essay
The two children depicted are believed to be children of the artist. A similar work, The young friends was sold in these rooms in December 2003
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Birthday party preparations
Details
Victor-Gabriel Gilbert (French, 1847-1933)
Birthday party preparations
signed 'Victor Gilbert' (lower left)
oil on canvas
21¾ x 18¼ in. (55.4 x 46 cm.)
see front cover illustration, detail
Birthday party preparations
signed 'Victor Gilbert' (lower left)
oil on canvas
21¾ x 18¼ in. (55.4 x 46 cm.)
see front cover illustration, detail
Special notice
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