Sale 7800
London, South Kensington
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20 November 1997
Price realised
GBP 1,265
Estimate
Charles Venneman (1802-1875) A Man seated before a Tavern with an Onlooker behind a Door signed and inscribed 'Souvenir de mon Ami/P. J. de Wouwer/Chs. Venneman/Anvers le 12 Mars 1869' (on a label on the reverse) oil on panel 8 x 6 3/8in. (20.3 x 16.1cm.)
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