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French School, 19th century — Head of a lion
French School, 19th century

Head of a lion

A 19th-century French study depicting the head of a lion in oil paint, showcasing detailed anatomical observation and naturalistic rendering. The work demonstrates academic attention to animal portraiture and form.

Medium
oil on canvas
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Old Master & 19th Century Paintings Day Auction, Part II

June 30, 2023

Estimate: $15,000 – $20,000

Lot 338

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French School, 19th century, Head of a lion

A 19th-century French study depicting the head of a lion in oil paint, showcasing detailed anatomical observation and naturalistic rendering. The work demonstrates academic attention to animal portraiture and form.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Lion, 19th Century, Wildlife, Animal Study, Portrait, French School, Oil on Canvas

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