May 2005 Fine Art & Antiques
Lot 20. Country Landscape. Oil on beveled wood panel, framed. Small depiction features a rural scene with a cottage to the right, a seated figure to the left, and a flock of tiny sheep in the distance. Painting style is precise and detailed from studies done en plein air. This careful composition reflects the Romanitic ideal of the perfect view of greatly popular with travelers on "The Grand Tour". Signed P.N. 1820 on lower right corner. Measures apprx 5-7/8"H x 8"W. In gilt frame, entire item measures apprx 12-1/2"H x 14-5/8"W. Old collector tag on verso reads 360. On verso, in graphite, a deaccession number, H.E. f 2/1.5.
800.00/1600.00 Sold $1,983.75