Winter British and Continental Premier Sale | February 24, 2026
Tue, Feb 24, 2026 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 133
Rosa Bonheur, Le Battage du Bles
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Sold for
$32,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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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 |
(French, 1822-1899)
Wheat Thrashing (or Wheat Thrashing in the Camargue), a study for the large composition, estate stamp lower right "Rosa Bonheur", verso stretcher the (parcel) red wax seal of the Vente Rosa Bonheur (Lugt 276), label inscribed indistinctly "Mme _ Lagrolet", oil on canvas, 17-5/8 x 34 in. (41.59 x 86.36 cm); original gilt wood and composition frame, 26-5/8 x 42-3/4 x 3-3/4 in.
Provenance: The Artist; Anna Klumpke, sole heir, to the artist's niece, Louise Lagrolet; Sotheby's Monaco, December 6, 1991, Lot 472; Private Virginia Collection
Note: This lot is accompanied by a photo certificate from Anna Klumpke inscribed "Tableau offert a Madame Louise Lagrolet nee ___de Labet/Hommage respecteur/Anna E. Klumpke"
Anna Klumpke was the student of Rosa Bonheur 1895. They formed a close personal and professional partnership in 1898. Klumpke lived with Bonheur at the Chateau de By until Bonheur's death in May 1899. It is possible that this painting may have been intended for the 1900 sale but was instead presented to the artist's niece, Mme. Louise Lagrolet.
Literature: Bonheur, Rosa, and Galerie Georges Petit. Atelier Rosa Bonheur: Résumé Du Catalogue Des Tableaux Par Rosa Bonheur, Galerie Georges Petit, 1900, similar in description to No. 621, pp 132
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The Artist; Anna Klumpke, sole heir, to the artist's niece, Louise Lagrolet; Sotheby's Monaco, December 6, 1991, Lot 472; Private Virginia Collection
lined, restretched on original stretcher, likely trimmed slightly from original size repaired complex tear middle right with associated retouch, other small areas of retouch and crackle, seal on stretcher 1/2 missingï¼› frame with wear commensurate with age, losses 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.
