SISTER AGNES BERCHMANS (Canadian, 1879-1973) ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ACCEPTING THE CHAINS OF A GALLEY SLAVE LEON JOSEPH.

SISTER AGNES BERCHMANS (Canadian, 1879-1973) ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ACCEPTING THE CHAINS OF A GALLEY SLAVE LEON JOSEPH. Extremely large, unframed oil on canvas religious scene shows a clergyman in black robe being shackled to a chain and ball by two prisoners. Two men from the King are watching over the process while several prisoners peer through a steel grated window. Signed lower left “Bonat” “Sr. Agnes Berchmans 1921″. After a painting by Leon Bonnat. 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: 96″ x 77”. PROVENANCE: From a large Boston, MA area Estate. CONDITION: Very good, one small scrape area. 9-99301 (1,000-2,000)

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
	1353	$1,265.00	SISTER AGNES BERCHMANS (Canadian, 1879-1973) ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ACCEPTING THE CHAINS OF A GALLEY SLAVE LEON JOSEPH. Extremely large, unframed oil on canvas religious scene shows a clergyman in black robe being shackled to a chain and ball by two prisoners. Two men from the King are watching over the process while several prisoners peer through a steel grated window. Signed lower left “Bonat” “Sr. Agnes Berchmans 1921″. After a painting by Leon Bonnat. 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: 96″ x 77”. PROVENANCE: From a large Boston, MA area Estate. CONDITION: Very good, one small scrape area. 9-99301 (1,000-2,000) 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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