Jacques-Emile BLANCHE (Paris 1861 - Offranville 1942) Bouquet of flowers, 1930 Original oil on canvas 46 x 55 cm Signed and dated lower right J.E Blanche 30 Bears on the back the stencilled mark of canvas dealer Paul Foinet Fils, Rue Bréa, Paris. Old handwritten label on the edge of the canvas, torn and illegible. (Scratch marks) We thank Madame Jane Roberts for confirming the authenticity of this work, which will be included in the online Catalogue Raisonné of Jacques-Emile Blanche (1861-1942) under number 1541 Exhibition: Société des Amis des Arts de Bordeaux, 1931 Exhibition

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