Genre scene with mother and children was executed by Josef Büche (1848 - 1917) , the well-known Austrian genre and portrait painter. He studied at the Vienna Academy under Wurzinger and Engerth. He created portraits of Austrian kinghouse and high society. His genre paintings are very rare and popular among collectors.For other works by this painter see items No. 695; 890

Literature: Prof.H.Fuchs " Die Österreichische Maler", Vienna, 1975

Inscription: unsigned.

Provenance: private estate in Genoa, Italy; Dorotheum Vienna, sale on 22.05.1972, Lot 14; private estate Vienna.

Technique: oil on wood . Original period gold-plated frame.

Measurements: unframed w 12 3/8" x h 15 3/4" (31,3 x 40 cm); framed w 16 5/8" x h 20 3/8" (42,2 x 51,7 cm)

Condition: in very good condition