EYE FOR THE ROMANTICS: PROPERTY FROM A BRITISH COLLECTION OF DUTCH ROMANTIC ART
EUGÈNE VERBOECKHOVEN (BELGIAN, 1799–1881)
Scottish shepherd with his flock
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Price Realised GBP 7,500
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GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000
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oil on panel. The panel shows slight undulation in the lower right quadrant. The paint layer appears to be secure and stable condition and shows discoloured old retouches in the sky and a surface scratch on the coat of the dog in the lower left quadrant. Examination under UV light shows the aforementioned discoloured retouches, remnants of old discoloured varnish and few other inpaints predominantly in the sky. The painting is presented in a period style frame.
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Lot 85Sale 20112
Scottish shepherd with his flockEUGÈNE VERBOECKHOVEN (BELGIAN, 1799–1881)Estimate: GBP 15,000 - 20,000
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