Lot 373: Alexandre DeFaux (French 1826-1900)

Alexandre DeFaux (French 1826-1900)
“Printemps” (Springtime)
Barbizon School landscape depicting a farmyard in spring, with blossoming orchard trees, chickens in the foreground, and buildings beyond
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right A.DeFaux, old label on verso inscribed “Springtime by Alexandre Defaux, born at Bercy 1826. Medals 1874–1875. Legion of Honor 1881. Presented by S. P. Avery Jr.”
56″ x 78″
Provenance: Gift of Mr. Novogrod, W&E Sloane 414 Fifth Avenue New York, NY
Property of a Northeast Private Institution

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Estimate: $1000- $2000

Auction Date: October 25, 2025

Realized Price: $2745