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E258 | A Collection of Old Masterpieces

Sun, Apr 5, 2020 01:00PM EDT
Lot 85

Huge Early 20th Century Sherlock Holmes & Spaniel Dog

Estimate: $12,750 - $17,000

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Name: Huge Early 20th Century Sherlock Holmes & Spaniel Dog At Night John R. Koopman Year: 20th Century Size: 44" x 35.5" Medium: Oil Description: Sherlock Holmes & Spaniel, early 20th Century by John R. Koopman (American, 1881-1949) - Fine large early 20th Century portrait of a gentleman, believed to be Sherlock Holmes, on a hillside smoking beside a spaniel at night, oil on canvas by John R Koopman. Excellent atmospheric large scale scene with the gentleman lighting his pipe and a low full moon on the horizon. Purchased by its previous owner from a UK fine art dealer as Koopmans depiction of Sherlock Holmes, possibly a scene from The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place. Subsequently also traditionally identified by a fine art specialist as Holmes. Excellent original condition, signed bottom left, gilt frame. Measurements: 44" x 35.5" framed
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