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authentic 19th-century European genre oil painting on canvas depicting a charming street urchin or newsboy. The barefoot young boy is beautifully rendered wearing wire-rimmed glasses, a classic vest, and a wide-brimmed cap, completely absorbed in reading a copy of The Times newspaper. The artwork beautifully captures the popular late-19th-century academic trend of romanticizing daily working-class street life. It is presented in an ornate, period-correct gilt wood frame featuring elegant leaf-and-dart relief molding. The painting is prominently hand-signed by the artist "E. Soulié" in red script in the lower right corner. This signature corresponds to the 19th-century French genre painter Eugène Soulié, recognized for his highly detailed narrative works and character portraits in Paris. Canvas has raised parts where frame meets it along sides.

This is the 8th and last auction for our client who was an avid collector of many ceramics and glassware plus plus. We have limited packing paper and boxes. We are located inside the gate but someone will let you in. MUST bring help and come in the last hour if picking up cabinets. PU is on Cumberland off Harvester Rd.