(Belgian, 1814-1897) [Les deux amies], two friends at tea with one reading a letter, signed lower right "J. Carolus 1870" and also signed and inscribed by the artist verso, oil on canvas, 25-3/8 x 20-1/2 in.; gilt wood and composition frame,. Condition: original stretcher and tacking edge, crackle, some cupping and small points of flaking in blue silk gown, small patch verso at bottom, retouch not visible but likely at patch. edges lacking varnish, grime; frame with repairs. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Collection of Lawrence Schienberg, Wellington, Florida; Brunk Auctions, September 21-22, 2013, lot #772; Private Collection original stretcher and tacking edge, crackle, some cupping and small points of flaking in blue silk gown, small patch verso at bottom, retouch not visible but likely at patch. edges lacking varnish, grime; frame with repairs