ATTRIBUTED TO CAMILLE JEAN-BAPTISTE COROT (French, 1796-1895) “LE BATEAU DE LA VIE” (THE BOAT OF LIFE).

ATTRIBUTED TO CAMILLE JEAN-BAPTISTE COROT (French, 1796-1895) “LE BATEAU DE LA VIE” (THE BOAT OF LIFE). Mixed media on paper scene shows a row boat with dog, three men, two women and a child. It rows down a river lined with trees and hills in the background. Signed lower left “Corot”. Housed in a gesso decorated gilt frame. The back having an Alfred Brod Gallery label and a typed paper indicating that Mr. Richard Hirsch, curator of the University Art Museum of Texas, in 1972 attributed this painting to Corot on the belief that it was a late study for an oil painting. It was also his opinion that the old man with the hat in the center is a self portrait of Corot. SIZE: 18-1/4” x 26”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90292 LG (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	183	$2,300.00	ATTRIBUTED TO CAMILLE JEAN-BAPTISTE COROT (French, 1796-1895) “LE BATEAU DE LA VIE” (THE BOAT OF LIFE). Mixed media on paper scene shows a row boat with dog, three men, two women and a child. It rows down a river lined with trees and hills in the background. Signed lower left “Corot”. Housed in a gesso decorated gilt frame. The back having an Alfred Brod Gallery label and a typed paper indicating that Mr. Richard Hirsch, curator of the University Art Museum of Texas, in 1972 attributed this painting to Corot on the belief that it was a late study for an oil painting. It was also his opinion that the old man with the hat in the center is a self portrait of Corot. SIZE: 18-1/4” x 26”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90292 LG (4,000-6,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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