EUGENE VERBOECKHOVEN (Belgian 1798-1881) SHEPHERD WITH SHEEP, RAM & DOG.

EUGENE VERBOECKHOVEN (Belgian 1798-1881) SHEPHERD WITH SHEEP, RAM & DOG. Outstanding important large oil on canvas scene shows a shepherd walking toward farm with coat over arm and walking stick having a flock of thirteen sheep and one ram trailed by a dog. A goat is seen on slight rise above flock under a tall tree. In the distance is a town, road and other figures. The scene shown under a blue and cloud sky, a gathering rainstorm is coming from the left. Signed bottom right and dated “1869”. A wonderful important example of this artist’s finest work in an impressive size. Housed in a modern gesso decorated gilt frame. For a closely associated painting see Christie’s Amsterdam, Tuesday October 24, 2006 Lot 277, 19th Century European Art – Part 2. SIZE: 39″ X 57-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Woolworth Collection (F.W. Woolworth Dept. Store). CONDITION: Relined. Masking varnish. Very good. 9-94560 (80,000-120,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

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
	3222	$95,450.00	EUGENE VERBOECKHOVEN (Belgian 1798-1881) SHEPHERD WITH SHEEP, RAM & DOG. Outstanding important large oil on canvas scene shows a shepherd walking toward farm with coat over arm and walking stick having a flock of thirteen sheep and one ram trailed by a dog. A goat is seen on slight rise above flock under a tall tree. In the distance is a town, road and other figures. The scene shown under a blue and cloud sky, a gathering rainstorm is coming from the left. Signed bottom right and dated “1869”. A wonderful important example of this artist’s finest work in an impressive size. Housed in a modern gesso decorated gilt frame. For a closely associated painting see Christie’s Amsterdam, Tuesday October 24, 2006 Lot 277, 19th Century European Art – Part 2. SIZE: 39″ X 57-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Woolworth Collection (F.W. Woolworth Dept. Store). CONDITION: Relined. Masking varnish. Very good. 9-94560 (80,000-120,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 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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