Barbara Clark-Fleming Fetching the Cows

Description

In her paintings Barbara Clark-Fleming (1939-2023) illustrates the spirit of her childhood memories on the farm. In this case, she depicts a barn, a comfortable-looking farmhouse, and a quilt drying on the clothesline outside.

Condition

Excellent condition. Paint retains excellent colour. Faint stains in upper margin in blue sky.

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Barbara Clark-Fleming Fetching the Cows

Lot 0051

Estimate CA$900-CA$1,200Feb 12, 2026, 6:00 PM EST

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POST-WAR FOLK ART

Feb 12, 2026 6:00 PM EST

New Hamburg, ON, Canada

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