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Lot 633

Louis Etienne Timmermans, Ringling Provenance

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Starting Bid
$1,000

Bid Increments

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$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

(France/Belgian, 1846-1910)

Sailing vessels in harbor at sunset, signed lower left "L Timmermans", oil on canvas, canvas stamp verso "Paul Foinet Fils...Paris", label "John Ringling North Lot 4855...Hahn Brothers Fireproof Warehouses Inc. New York", 21-3/4 x 15 in.; original 19th century gilt wood and composition French-style frame, label "Thurber Fine Art...Chicago", 24 x 30-7/8 x 3 in.

Provenance: John Ringling North, President and Director of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (presumed per tag verso); Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, January 9, 2005, Lot 405; Private Collection

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John Ringling North, President and Director of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (presumed per tag verso); Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, January 9, 2005, Lot 405; Private Collection

original stretcher and tacking edge, minor flaking and crackle; frame with some abrasions, losses to gilding and composition Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.