Attributed to HENRI Joseph HARPIGNIES c1903 French Landscape PASTORAL Painting

Not clearly signed, but attributed to Henri Joseph Harpignies, French 1819 - 1916

Oil on canvas, Pastoral painting of cattle under trees c.1903

Oil on Canvas

Frame is later but in the style of the period in gilt wood and gesso.

Measures 42" x 53" wide. 

Letter written by estate in 1966 given with painting, this is a partial bit from the letter. Photos are attached.  

"This oil painting was given to the F. Cozzetto family in 1965 by Mr. & Mr. Charles Patterson address Portland, Oregon. They purchased the oil from an estate sale in New York City, Manhattan area & had it shipped to Portland; The frame has been replaced due to the condition of the original frame, the new frame is a very close match to the original price of new frame $585.00. 

At the time of purchase this painting was to be about $8000.00. Mr. & Mrs. Patterson paid $4500 US dollars for the painting on auction. The Museum Association says it is worth anywhere between $12,000 to $18,000 in the US art market......"

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