Decorative Arts and International Fine Art Auction

December 10, 2014

LOT 476

Lot 476

Alexandre Gabriel Decamps (1803-1860)

Alexandre Gabriel Decamps (1803-1860)
Lot 476 Details
Alexandre Gabriel Decamps (1803-1860), French

HORSE AND DONKEY

Oil on canvas
9.5" x 12.5" — 24.1 x 31.8 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $1,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Alexandre Gabriel Decamps (1803-1860)
  • Alexandre Gabriel Decamps (1803-1860)
  • Alexandre Gabriel Decamps (1803-1860)
Provenance:

Bequest to the Art Gallery of Ontario from F.W.G. Fitzgerald on 17 October 1949, Accession No. 49/5;
Deaccessioned to benefit art purchases at the AGO

Exhibited:

Art Gallery of Ontario loan to Haus Der Kunst, Munich, Germany for the exhibition: “School of Barbizon”, 02 February, 1996 to 21 April, 1996

Note:

See previous lot 474 (Blommers) in this sale for a discussion of F.W.G. Fitzgerald’s generous donations to the AGO

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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