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Sat, Nov 7, 2015 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 8, 2015 09:00AM EST
Lot 734

After Rosa Bonheur

Estimate: $300 - $500

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(French, 1822-1899) "The Horse Fair", a 20th century copy of the one held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, signed lower right "Paul Towis", oil on canvas, 30 x 50 in.; original gilt wood and composition liner, Nine tears (some patched), retouch at tears primarily upper left, cupping, grime, abrasions, stretcher marks, crackle, canvas loose; frame with abrasions, loss to composition, lacking outer frame. Provenance: Brunk Auctions, September 6-7, 2008, lot # 438; Private Collection, Hendersonville North Carolina

Condition

Nine tears (some patched), retouch at tears primarily upper left, cupping, grime, abrasions, stretcher marks, crackle, canvas loose; frame with abrasions, loss to composition, lacking outer frame

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