SISTER AGNES BERCHMANS (Canadian, 1879-1973) PHILOMENA.

SISTER AGNES BERCHMANS (Canadian, 1879-1973) PHILOMENA. Large unframed oil on canvas allegorical scene shows a woman bracing herself holding an anchor on a rock against an oncoming storm with coastal castle beyond. This scene depicts the Princess who denied a suitor, stating she had given herself to Christ. Signed lower right “Sr A. Berchmans”. 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: 53″ x 38″. PROVENANCE: From a large Boston, MA area Estate. CONDITION: Some consolidated alligator craquelure in rock areas and hair, otherwise very good. 9-99310 (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
	1355	$1,265.00	SISTER AGNES BERCHMANS (Canadian, 1879-1973) PHILOMENA. Large unframed oil on canvas allegorical scene shows a woman bracing herself holding an anchor on a rock against an oncoming storm with coastal castle beyond. This scene depicts the Princess who denied a suitor, stating she had given herself to Christ. Signed lower right “Sr A. Berchmans”. 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: 53″ x 38″. PROVENANCE: From a large Boston, MA area Estate. CONDITION: Some consolidated alligator craquelure in rock areas and hair, otherwise very good. 9-99310 (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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