Jules Rene Hervé (French, 1887-1981) Le baise-main (The Hand Kiss) Oil on canvas 10-3/4 x 8-3/4 inches (27.3 x 22.2 cm) Signed lower right: Jules R. Hervé Signed and titled on the reverse: Jules R. Hervé / Le baise-main Inscribed along the upper tacking edge: [Illegible] / G6340 PROVENANCE: Galerie Dominion, Montréal, Québec, Canada. Private collection, Chicago. HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Galerie Dominion, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Private collection, Chicago.

Original canvas. Very minor buckling to the center of the canvas. Light edgewear. Varnish appears slightly yellowed.
Under UV examination: Some modern pigments fluoresce as expected. Possible area of retouching to woman's black jacket, otherwise no condition issues to note.