Auguste Serrure (Belgian, 1825-1903) Two ladies in conversation whilst seated in a bower, one holding a green parrot Signed l.r., oil on panel 37 x 30cm Condition report: A little raised bitumen on the lady's black coat. A repaired diagonal split or break to the panel across the lower section, with corresponding retouching. Seen under UV, some small dabs of retouching at extreme edges where the paint has rubbed, and a few scattered dabs elsewhere.