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Old Masters & 19th Century Art

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December 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 50

Lot 50

Marie-François Firmin-Girard (1838-1921)

Marie-François Firmin-Girard (1838-1921)
Lot 50 Details
Marie-François Firmin-Girard (1838-1921), French

FISHING ALONG THE RIVERBANK, 1881

oil on canvas
signed and dated lower left
22 x 15 in — 56 x 38 cm

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $12,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Marie-François Firmin-Girard (1838-1921)
  • Marie-François Firmin-Girard (1838-1921)
  • Marie-François Firmin-Girard (1838-1921)
  • Marie-François Firmin-Girard (1838-1921)
Provenance:

Christie's, New York, 1 May 2000, lot 115
Estate of Seymour Epstein
Private Collection, Toronto, ON

CONDITION DETAILS

Very good overall condition.

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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