19th century German or Austrian school oil painting on canvas depicting a portrait of a gentleman with violin. Signed lower right and appears to read "Girrard". Anton Maurer, Wien canvas stencil to verso. Measures 30 1/2' (77.4cm) x 24" (61cm) + 3" (7.5cm) frame. Provenance: Purchased from Michael Kessler Antiques for $4000 in March 1998.
Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800.