Lot #55: Halt at an Inn (After Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier)

Halt at an Inn (After Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier) • Artist Structure: 19th-Century European School (After the Original Masterwork) • Medium: Framed Fine Art Reproduction / Period Study • Dimensions: Approx. 32" x 26" (Overall framed size) • Frame: Premium ornate gilded wood frame featuring a deep crimson velvet liner accent. • Reverse Details: Original vintage brown paper dust backing, professionally wired for hanging, featuring the central gallery stamp for Metro Frame Gallery, Toronto. Condition Report Presented in good vintage condition. The canvas surface displays an even, natural craquelure pattern that beautifully simulates the texture and historical character of an antique oil painting. The reverse brown paper dust backing shows minor, age-appropriate wear and light tearing near the bottom left corner, which is common for a vintage piece and does not affect the integrity of the artwork or the frame. Provenance & Framing History This piece features excellent mid-to-late 20th-century Canadian provenance. The reverse backing bears the authentic property stamp of Metro Frame Gallery Ltd., formerly located at 2343 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario. The gallery's distinctive 7-digit local telephone number formats this custom framing job to circa 1980. This adds a wonderful layer of local Toronto design history to a classically styled European artwork. About the Original Artwork & Artist The composition is a faithful rendering of Halt at an Inn (ca. 1862–1863), a masterpiece by the legendary French academic painter Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier (1815–1891). Meissonier was the most celebrated and highly compensated artist of his era, world-famous for his hyper-detailed, small-scale genre paintings of 18th-century horsemen, soldiers, and everyday life. The original painting currently resides in the permanent collection of the prestigious Wallace Collection in London. Due to Meissonier's immense popularity, premium framed versions like this were highly sought after by collectors to decorate sophisticated home libraries, offices, and traditional living spaces. Nearest intersection Younge Street and Stelees Avenue Dimensions: 32" x 26" Pickup category timeslot {A}