Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch-Belgian, 1821-1909), A feathered gift, oil on mahogany panel, signed

Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch-Belgian, 1821-1909), A feathered gift, oil on mahogany panel, signed 'Henriette Ronner' lower right and authenticated by the artist's husband on an old label verso, bearing the artist's wax and dated 14th Jan. 1873, unframed, 14½ x 18 5/8in. (36.9 x 47.3cm.).* Provenance: Christies London, 18th Nov. 1994, British and Continental Pictures, Lot 136, old Christies stencil verso and chalked with 1994 sale date and lot number * Condition: Damp damage to surface of paint to lower left corner, which has caused deterioration to the surface of the paint and craquelure. There are some chips to the edge of the panel around this corner and another chip to the top left margin, plus minor abrasions to the other corners and edges in places. A few scattered retouches visible under UV, notably to the upper left, but overall, apart from the lower left corner, the paint surface is clean and in good condition.