Lot 334: Samuel S. Carr (American/British 1837-1908)

Samuel S. Carr (American/British 1837-1908)
Young Shepherd Girl and Sheep
depicting a pastoral scene with a young shepherdess standing in a sunlit meadow surrounded by grazing sheep, holding a small lamb in her arms, a distant farmhouse and winding stream complete the tranquil composition; Carr’s precise draftsmanship, soft modeling, and luminous palette reflect his style of serene rural realism and nostalgic charm
Oil on canvas
Signed lower left S.S. Carr
16″ x 24″

inpainting concentrating along borders, sky and background. Edgeware. Some surface grime.

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Estimate: $1000- $2000

Auction Date: January 1, 2026