Lot 299: Franz Van Severdonck (Belgian 1809-1889)
Franz Van Severdonck (Belgian 1809-1889)
Sheep in a Pasture, 1880
depicting a tranquil pastoral scene with a small flock of sheep resting and grazing near a farmyard under a soft, clearing sky, a rooster and hens gather in the foreground, adding warmth and balance to the composition; painted with Van Severdonck meticulous attention to anatomy, texture, and light, exemplifying the refined realism of 19th-century Belgian pastoral art
Oil on canvas, presented in a richly carved and gilt period frame
Signed and dated lower center Franz Van Severdonck 1880
19 1/2″ x 27″
Presents well. Relined and restretched canvas. Varnish with some streaking, some inpainting lower left near sheep. Some craquelure
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Estimate: $1000- $2000
Auction Date: January 1, 2026
