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Lot 164
Antique Chromolithograph after Rosa Bonheur's The Horse Fair
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th century, this is a detail after Bonheur's painting of 1852-55, likely all or a portion of a lithograph printed in connection with print publisher and gallery owner Goupil and/or Napoleon Sarony, framed with linen liner, not under glass.

DOA 29 1/2 x 41 1/4 in.

From the Estate of the late Owen Russel Best Jr., of Charlottesville, Virginia An electrical engineer by profession, Owen Best's long-time passion for and knowledge of horses, horse drawn carriages, and antiques led to his position of Curatorial Services and as Director of the Carriage Museum at Morven Estate, Charlottesvile, Virginia. John Kluge, the owner of the museum and estate, expressed indebtedness to Owen’s expertise, his commitment to the development of the Carriage Museum and his attention to the many details associated with it.

Few nicks and creases; light toning; some frame wear.