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Louis Remy Matifas
Louis Remy Matifas (1847-1896) - Late 19th Century Oil, Collecting Firewood

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$940
£708.68
€824.92
CA$1,322.43
A$1,330.18
CHF 775.06
MX$16,206.26
NOK 8,913.66
SEK 9,143.63
DKK 6,165.76

About the Item

A lone figure collects firewood, dwarfed by the trees which tower above. Beyond, rolling hills recede into the distance beneath a brooding sky. Signed to the lower left. Well presented in a gilt-effect frame with foliate running patterns. On canvas on stretchers.
  • Creator:
    Louis Remy Matifas (1847 - 1896)
  • Creation Year:
    Unknown
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 36.82 in (93.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The condition is typical for a picture of this age, including some discolouration, surface dirt, and craquelure. Some flaking to the paint. Areas of overpainting. Marks and scuffs to the frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: st2481stDibs: LU881316756482

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