Small oil painting depicting an interior genre scene with friars or monks gathered near large wooden barrels, one figure seated and another standing in conversation. The work is housed in an elaborate gilt frame with raised foliate and figural ornament, set within a dark outer shadowbox-style frame. The reverse bears a handwritten label reading in part: “Oil painting of Friars or Monks… Owned by Amelia & Joe Saks… Gift from Saks Fifth Ave. Cousins… One of a pair of paintings.” Painting and frame show age-related wear, surface rubbing, losses, scratches, and areas of finish wear, consistent with age and handling. Approx. box frame size (in): 11.25 x 13.25 x 3.25.

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