BALLOONING PAINTING WITH FIGURES ON HORSEBACK: The Back reads ''La Cavalcade Aerienne de M et Madame Poitevin au Champ de Mars en 1851 Collection C. Brunin'', Oil/Board, 23 3/4'' x 15 3/4'', signed illegibly, burl wood frame with wear, 26'' x 18 1/2''. Poitevin was a noted French aeronaut, known for flying animals with hot air balloons, but was ordered to desist when it was deemed cruelty to animals.
CONDITION: Minor cracklure and abrasions, needs cleaning.