Lot 351
  • 351

Rosa Bonheur French, 1822-1899

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rosa Bonheur
  • Retour de Champs
  • signed and dated Rosa Bonheur / 1854 l.r.

  • oil on canvas

  • 65 by 81cm., 25½ by 32in.

Provenance

The Goupil Gallery, London

Condition

Original canvas. There are a few flecks of cosmetic retouching to the horses in the foreground and the legs of the farmer leading them, a few small spots on the path towards the lower right corner and a few scattered spots elsewhere. Apart from some signs of craquelure the paint surface is overall in good condition. Held in a simple gilt wood frame.
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