Children in a park; and A couple on a park bench

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Victor Gabriel Gilbert (French, 1847-1933)
Children in a park; and A couple on a park bench
both signed 'V.Gilbert' (lower left and lower right respectively)
oil on panel
5 3/8 x 8 5/8 in. (13.7 x 22 cm.)
a pair (2)

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Lot Essay

A student of Busson and Adam, Gilbert was a mainly a painter of genre scenes, especially those including children. Gilbert gained several awards for his works amongst which were a silver medal at the Fidèle Exposant des Artistes Français in 1889, and the Bonnat award in 1926. He was made Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 1897.

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