Signed lower right and dated 1889. Depicting chickens and rooster in a hayfield. Verso having numerous inventory and gallery stamps. Micas and her partner, Rosa Bonheur, lived together for 40 years. An uncredited black and white image of this work is posted on the Feminine Moments website that has a tribute page for Micas and Bonheur.. Provenance: From the Estate of Leon Zielinski. Purchased Frank Boos Gallery, Bloomfield Hills, MI 4/2/98 #728.
Condition
Rubbing at the extreme edges where the panel meets the frame. Stable craquelure. Pin-sized point of pigment loss in the upper left. A richly painted and detailed work. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.