SISTER AGNES BERCHMANS (Canadian, 1879-1973) UNVEILING OF THE SHROUD.

SISTER AGNES BERCHMANS (Canadian, 1879-1973) UNVEILING OF THE SHROUD. Large unframed oil on canvas religious scene shows a woman (Veronica) presenting a cloth with Christ depiction to Mary, John and Peter. In the foreground a woman is bowing at the floor and other are in exclamation. The shroud was taken out of a box which a young woman kneels with on the right side. Signed lower right “SR. Agnes Berchmans 1918″. 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: 46-1/2″ x 64-1/2”. PROVENANCE: From a large Boston, MA area Estate. CONDITION: Some light frame abrasion, very good. 9-99309 (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
	1354	$2,012.50	SISTER AGNES BERCHMANS (Canadian, 1879-1973) UNVEILING OF THE SHROUD. Large unframed oil on canvas religious scene shows a woman (Veronica) presenting a cloth with Christ depiction to Mary, John and Peter. In the foreground a woman is bowing at the floor and other are in exclamation. The shroud was taken out of a box which a young woman kneels with on the right side. Signed lower right “SR. Agnes Berchmans 1918″. 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: 46-1/2″ x 64-1/2”. PROVENANCE: From a large Boston, MA area Estate. CONDITION: Some light frame abrasion, very good. 9-99309 (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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}