FRANCOIS JACOBS (BELGIAN 1832-1906)La Lecture interrompue,oil on panel81 x 60 cm (31 7/8 x 23 5/8 in.)signed, dedicated and titled on versoPROVENANCECommissioned by the Order of A. Diheyvetter of AntwerpLOT NOTESWith a signed statement of authentication by Francois Jacobs in English on the verso, along with a wax sealCONDITIONObserved in frame, the painting appears in age-appropriate condition. Craquelure and scattered losses visible along the left and right edges. Not inspected under UV light.framed dimensions: 116 x 96 cm (45 5/8 x 37 3/4 in.)Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.