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Nicolas Le Sueur
Bénédiction des pains et des poissons; Distribution des pains

circa 1650

$3,000
£2,286.65
€2,637.41
CA$4,260.90
A$4,578.78
CHF 2,456.78
MX$53,935.25
NOK 30,891.31
SEK 28,219.01
DKK 19,710.99

About the Item

A fine work with masterful detail by an exceptional artist whose name is lost to history. European School, 17th century Ink and wash in black, sepia and grayish brown ink with white heightening on wove paper, 12 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches (311 x 248 mm), the full sheet. In very good condition with some minor areas of light discoloration in the margins. Pencil inscription in French on the verso.
  • Creator:
    Nicolas Le Sueur (1690 - 1764, French)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1650
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.25 in (31.1 cm)Width: 9.77 in (24.8 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement Style:
  • Period:
    Mid-17th Century
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Middletown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BH22601stDibs: LU1979217468062

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