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César De Cock (Belgian, 1823-1904)
Spring
Signed and dated “César De Cock/1872”
l.r., inscribed “R C Dixey...” in pencil on the
reverse, titled and inscribed “...by César De
Cock/owned by Mrs. C. Tappan/Return to
Doll & Richards/145 Tremont” on the frame
reverse.
Oil on panel, 9 1/2 x 15 in. (24.1 x 38.1 cm),
framed.
Condition: Retouch, abrasions beneath frame
liner, surface grime.
Provenance: Caroline Sturgis Tappan (1819-
1888), a poet and founding member of the
Transcendentalist Club; by descent to her
daughter, Ellen Sturgis Tappan Dixey (1849-
1924) and son-in-law, Richard Cowell Dixey
(1844-1915); by family descent to the present
owner.
$2,000-3,000
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Wilhelm Xylander (Danish, 1840-1913)Nocturne with Windmill
Signed and dated “W. Xylander 1885” l.l.
Oil on canvas, 36 x 60 in. (91.4 x 152.4 cm),
framed.
Condition: Losses/flaking, surface grime,
craquelure, varnish inconsistencies.
$3,000-5,000Online bidding at http://www.skinnerinc.com 31
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