SISTER AGNES BERCHMANS (Canadian, 1879-1973) THE NATIVITY SCENE.

SISTER AGNES BERCHMANS (Canadian, 1879-1973) THE NATIVITY SCENE. Large unframed oil on canvas depiction of the Christ child with Mary and Joseph being visited by men and receiving gifts. A shaft of light shines from an opening in the sky and cherubs with flowers and banner “Gloria In Excelsis Deo”. Signed lower left “Sr. Agnes Berchmans, 1923″. Sister Agnes Berchmans, born Julia Alma Landry, entered the Sisters of Charity while a teenager. Her order, recognizing her talents, sent her to Italy to study with Filadelfo Simi. SIZE: 52-1/2″ x 86”. CONDITION: There is a 22″ x 2″ area bottom right with loss of paint, otherwise very good. 9-99329 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

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
	1357	$2,415.00	SISTER AGNES BERCHMANS (Canadian, 1879-1973) THE NATIVITY SCENE. Large unframed oil on canvas depiction of the Christ child with Mary and Joseph being visited by men and receiving gifts. A shaft of light shines from an opening in the sky and cherubs with flowers and banner “Gloria In Excelsis Deo”. Signed lower left “Sr. Agnes Berchmans, 1923″. Sister Agnes Berchmans, born Julia Alma Landry, entered the Sisters of Charity while a teenager. Her order, recognizing her talents, sent her to Italy to study with Filadelfo Simi. SIZE: 52-1/2″ x 86”. CONDITION: There is a 22″ x 2″ area bottom right with loss of paint, otherwise very good. 9-99329 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 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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