Fine Paintings & Sculpture
Description:
Frans Van Severdonck (Belgian, 1809-1889)
Rooster, Hens, Chicks, Ducks, and Pigeon in a Landscape
Signed and dated "F. Van Severdonck ft. 1871" l.l., identified and signed in an inscription on the reverse.
Oil on panel, 7 x 9 3/8 in. (17.6 x 23.7 cm),framed.
Condition: Surface grime.
Estimate $300-500
Framed dimensions are 12 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.
Although the presentation plaque names the artist as J. Van Severdonck (for Joseph Van Severdonck),this appears to be a misreading of the first initial of the signature.
Two narrow horizontal lines of surface abrasions to the l.r. edge, visible in slanted light.
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Keywords
Frans Van Severdonck
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