$1,500
Frans Van Severdonck (Belgian, 1809-1889) Sheep and Lambs in a Landscape Signed and dated "Fr. Van Severdonck f. 1886" l.c., identified and signed "...Francois Van Severdonck" in an inscription on the reverse. Oil on panel, 10 3/4 x 15 in. (27.2 x 38.0 cm), framed. Condition: Craquelure, minor frame abrasions, surface grime. Estimate $300-500 Framed dimensions are 15 x 19 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. There is an addition to the inscription on the reverse that is written in English in black ink (beneath the traditional white rectangle employed for the main inscription) which says, "on the order of M R. Huyvelter." Drying cracks, circular patterns of craquelure likely corresponding with the grain of the wood panel. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-09-25
