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SHEEP IN A BARN WITH CHICKENS

Creator: Cornelis Van Leemputten
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
CORNELIUS VAN LEEMPUTTEN (1841-1902)
Lived/active: Belgium, Netherlands.
Sheep in a Barn with Chickens.
Signed (l.l); Corn Van Leemputten, also inscribed on verso.
Oil on canvas.
28″h x 33 1/2″ with frame.
Excellent condition retaining original carved gilt frame.
Provenance: Purchased in the late 19th c. Descended through the Charles S. Shultz family, Montclair, New Jersey The painting was found in untouched original condition and came directly from the Shultz House then deaccessioned by the Montclair History Center. Cornelius Van Leemputten is best known for his paintings of sheep and barnyard animals. The use of light and shadows seen here highlighting his figures exemplify his work.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	Signed lower left
Period:	19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	WoA-CE-OC 375
Incollect Reference #:	540538

Dimensions

W.	33.5 in;	H.	28 in;
W.	85.09 cm;	H.	71.12 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.

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