Lot 148
  • 148

Rosa Bonheur French, 1822-1899

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Rosa Bonheur
  • two cows grazing
  • signed l.r.: Rosa Bonheur and further signed with initials l.l.: RB; stamped with the artist's studio seal on the stretcher 
  • oil on paper laid on canvas
  • 40.5 by 64.5 cm.; 16 by 25½ in.

Provenance

Artist's Studio Sale, Paris, 1900;
Victor Franses Gallery, London

Condition

The canvas is original and the sheet is sound with no apparent damages. The signature has been heightened. The work is in good overall condition. Ultra violet light reveals scattered specs of retouching to the sky. Held in a gold painted frame.
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