Theo van Sluys
Sheep And Roosters In A Pasture
Found at
Christies,
New York
19th Century European Art, Lot 217
19. Apr - 19. Apr 2006
19th Century European Art, Lot 217
19. Apr - 19. Apr 2006
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
Theo van Sluys (Belgian, 1849-1931)
Sheep and Roosters in a Pasture
signed 'Th. van Sluys' (lower left); also signed and inscribed 'I declare that this painting has been painted by myself to the order of Mess Gabriel and Levy of New York' 'Theo van Sluys' (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
23¾ x 32½ in. (60.3 x 80 cm.)
Sheep and Roosters in a Pasture
signed 'Th. van Sluys' (lower left); also signed and inscribed 'I declare that this painting has been painted by myself to the order of Mess Gabriel and Levy of New York' 'Theo van Sluys' (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
23¾ x 32½ in. (60.3 x 80 cm.)
Auction result misses estimated price range
This work of art by Théo van Sluys could be acquired at Christies in New York in April 2006 for an unexpectedly low price. In the 19th Century European Art auction, the work Sheep And Roosters In A Pasture changed hands for USD 14,400.00 (€ 11,406.84) - missing the lower end of the estimate range of USD 15,000.00 – 20,000.00. Other works by Théo van Sluys have also sold for higher prices; the highest price we have seen at auction so far was achieved in April 2005 by the work Sheep and Chickens in a Farm Interior at USD 18,000.00 (€ 13,932.97).
Auktionsergebnis verfehlt die Schätzpreisspanne
Dieses Kunstwerk von Théo van Sluys konnte im April 2006 bei Christies in New York für einen unerwartet niedrigen Preis ersteigert werden. In der Auktion 19th Century European Art wechselte die Arbeit Sheep And Roosters In A Pasture für USD 14.400,00 (€ 11.406,84) den Besitzer – und verfehlte damit das untere Ende der Schätzpreisspanne von USD 15.000,00 – 20.000,00. Andere Arbeiten von Théo van Sluys wurden auch schon teurer gehandelt; den höchsten Preis, den wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachten konnten, erzielte im April 2005 die Arbeit Sheep and Chickens in a Farm Interior mit USD 18.000,00 (€ 13.932,97).
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