LONDON – A recently discovered work by esteemed French 19th-century painter Jean Victor Louis Faure (1786-1879) stole the spotlight in Dreweatts Old Master, British and European Art sale on May 26 when it sold for £200,000 (about $252,000) – more than six times its low estimate of £30,000. The painting had been discovered in a family home in Norfolk, where it hung unnoticed for 60 years.
LONDON – Dreweatts will offer a recently discovered work by esteemed French artist Jean Victor Louis Faure (1786-1879) in its Old Master, British and European Art on Thursday, May 26. It carries an estimate of £30,000-£50,000. Because Faure’s work rarely appears at auction, it is expected to be highly sought after by collectors around the world. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.