Lot 33: Jan Frans Verhas (Belgian, 1834-1896) The artist's daughter Martha, riding a donkey

Name: Jan Frans Verhas (Belgian, 1834-1896) The artist's daughter Martha, riding a donkey
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: f824428a24

Est: £8,000 GBP - £12,000 GBPSold:

BonhamsLondon, United KingdomFebruary 20, 2019

Item Overview

Description

Jan Frans Verhas (Belgian, 1834-1896)
The artist's daughter Martha, riding a donkey signed, inscribed and dated 'Jan Verhas/Heyst.82' (lower left); signed, inscribed and dated 'ma fille Martha/Souvenir des dunes de Heyst-sur-mer/Jan Verhas/1882' (on the reverse) oil on canvas58 x 38.5cm (22 13/16 x 15 3/16in).

Towards the end of his career, Verhas was inspired by his time spent on the Belgian coast, in particular at Heyst-sur-Mer, where the present lot was painted. Painting en plein air, Verhas' works from this period are bright, sun-drenched vistas, and often include children riding or leading donkeys.

Artist or Maker

Frans Verhas

Auction Details

19th Century European, Victorian & British Impressionist Art

Bonhams

February 20, 2019, 02:00 PM GMT

101 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1S 1SR, UK

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