Sale 5227
London, South Kensington
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21 February 2007
Price realised
GBP 780
Estimate
Circle of Philipp Peter Roos, called Rosa da Tivoli (Frankfurt 1657-1706 Rome) A mountainous landscape with a shepherd and his flock oil on canvas 18¾ x 24½ in. (47.6 x 62.2 cm.)
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