Marie Garay (French, 1861-1953) oil on mahogany panel interior scene painting depicting a woman in fine 18th century clothing, knitting, while seated in a Louis XV style giltwood chair with her back to the viewer. Another finely dressed lady leans over her shoulder and a footman holds a skein of yarn, while a basket of yarn occupies the center foreground. The room's luxurious 18th century style furnishings, including fauteuils, screens, clock and porcelain urns, are rendered in close detail. Signed M. de Garay lower right. Vielle Paris art supply store stenciled label en verso of panel. Later parcel gilt molded frame. 21" H x 25 1/2" W panel, 27 1/2" x 31 1/2" frame.