GASTON SUISSE (1896-1988) Serin and Crested Serin in flowering cacti Decorative panel with original frame by the artist. Engraved polychrome lacquer on a tortoiseshell background; the incisions enhanced with gold, the flowers treated with gold leaf. The brown lacquer frame has been torn off. Monogrammed G. S. in red lacquer lower right. Panel alone: 61.5 x 38 cm With frame : 72 x 48 cm Provenance : - M. & Mme X. Collection; acquired directly from the artist. - This work is still in the family of its predecessors. Important note We would like to thank Mr. Dominique Suisse, the artist's son and successor, for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work.