Fine Paintings and Sculpture

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Anton Mauve (Dutch, 1838-1888)

Leading the Flock

Stamped initials “AM” l.r.

Charcoal on paper, sheet size 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.

(12.1 x 16.5 cm), framed.

Condition: Mat burn, minor toning.

Provenance: Christie’s Amsterdam, Pictures,

Watercolours and Drawings, February 3,

2004, Sale 2613, Lot 138.

$3,000-5,000

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Jules Achille Noel (French, 1815-1881)

The Bustling Market

Signed “JULES NÖEL” l.r., canvas stenciled

“A LA PALETTE DE RUBENS/Vve DE ST.

MARTIN & Frere/Couleurs Tableaux/Papeterie/

Rue de Seine, N. 4” on the reverse.

Oil on canvas, 21 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (54.6 x 39.4

cm), framed.

Condition: Small puncture to u.l. quadrant,

craquelure, surface grime.

$1,800-2,200

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