French Neoclassical c. 1810 Charcoal Study of a Hand - Two of Two brass dog I've seen some old brass

I've seen some old brass stencils salvaged from apple orchards

I've found a few other old French hand-painted souvenir boxes

a few minor stains but very crisp and bright

they are each signed on reverse

Very good antique condition

French Neoclassical c. 1810 Charcoal Study of a Hand - Two of Two brass dog I've seen some old brassI purchased this beautifully executed charcoal drawing directly from a seller in France along with one other, listed separately. Both I know were found in the Sartre region, and both done on watermarked laid paper, which date them to about 1810. I love a good hand, whether drawn or carved or otherwise, and this finely rendered, softly cupped hand seems as if forever on the verge of grasping something. Really lovely. 19 3 8 x 13 7 8 and in good