French Painting of a Classical Bust by Durand Louis

This oil on board by French painter, Durand Louis, features an rendering of a classical bust of an older man. Louis' expressive depiction brings the statue to life as the subject looks anxiously over his shoulder.
The painting is signed and dated "1942" in the lower right corner; recently re-framed in a handsome antiqued wood REFERENCE NUMBER: LU8258750752 PERIOD: 1942 CONDITION: Excellent. New custom frame MEASUREMENTS: Width: 23.5" (60 cm) Height: 30" (76 cm) COUNT: 1 MATERIAL: oil on board, antiqued wood frame CREATOR: Durand Louis COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France