Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875). Gardienne et ses deux vaches au marais, circa 1860-1865. Oil on canvas...

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Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875)
Gardienne et ses deux vaches au marais, circa 1860-1865
Oil on canvas
13 x 18-1/4 inches (33.0 x 46.4 cm)
Signed lower left: Corot

PROVENANCE:
Boussod, Valadon, et cie, Paris, by 1911 (as Ville d'Avray);
Kraushaar Galleries, New York, acquired from the above, 1916;
Jacob Ruppert, New York;
M. Knoedler & Co., New York, acquired from the estate of the above, 1918;
Frost & Reed, Ltd., London (as Ville d'Avray);
Watson Art Galleries, Montreal (as Ville d'Avray);
Private collection, Sterling Illinois;
Hindman, Chicago, Illinois, October 17, 2023, lot 26;
Private collection, Dallas, Texas, acquired from the above.

The authenticity of this lot has been confirmed by Claire Lebeau-Dieterle based on first-hand inspection. It will be included in the sixth supplement of Corot's work as an addendum in its digital version. A letter of authenticity from Mme. Lebeau-Dieterle accompanies the painting.


More information about Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot. See also: Corot, Jean-Baptiste-Camille, Jean Baptiste Camille Corot Artist.

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