Winter British and Continental Premier Sale | February 24, 2026
Tue, Feb 24, 2026 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 131
Rosa Bonheur, Tete de Lionne
Estimate: $30,000 - $40,000
Sold for
$85,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $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)
Head of a lioness, estate stamp upper left "Rosa Bonheur", with the red wax seal of the Vente Rosa Bonheur (Lugt 276) on the stretcher, lot number inscribed on stretcher "22", oil on canvas, 31-7/8 x 25-3/8 in. (80-1/2 x 64 cm); original gilt wood and composition frame, 41-5/8 x 35-7/8 x 3-1/2 in.
Provenance: The atelier of the artist; her posthumous sale, Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, May-June 2, 1900, Lot 22; Cecilia Schieweck High Class Paintings, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (partial label verso), circa 1917; Sotheby's New York, June 9, 1995, Lot 249; Private Virginia Collection
Literature: Bonheur, Rosa, and Galerie Georges Petit. Atelier Rosa Bonheur : Résumé Du Catalogue Des Tableaux Par Rosa Bonheur. [Galerie Georges Petit], 1900,.No. 22, pp 84, ill. p. 40
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The atelier of the artist; her posthumous sale, Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, May-June 2, 1900, Lot 22; Cecilia Schieweck High Class Paintings, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (partial label verso), circa 1917; Sotheby's New York, June 9, 1995, Lot 249; Private Virginia Collection
modern strip lining to reinforce tacking edges, small adhesive repairs evident verso, small points of retouch, taped at edges over older tape and lacking evidence of fraying as with a lining, crackle, abrasions from frame at edges: frame with original surface, separations in composition, some wear and small 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.
