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Templum Fine Art Auctions

144 - Children by the hearth. European folk school. 19th century
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Estimate €450 - €650
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Children by the hearth. European folk school. 19th century Oil on panel. Dimensions 17 x 13 cm. An interior scene depicting two children in a domestic setting of a folk nature. A young boy, seated, plays a small flute whilst a young girl watches the impromptu performance intently. The composition draws the viewer’s attention to the interaction between the two figures, enhanced by the intimacy of the space and the everyday elements that evoke rural life. The execution reveals a careful rendering of the children’s expressions and the details of their clothing, highlighting the colour contrasts between the warm tones of their garments and the neutral background. The soft lighting casts a natural glow on the figures and helps to create a charming atmosphere. The work draws on the 19th-century European tradition of genre painting, centred on the celebration of family and folk scenes imbued with emotion and social observation. Its charm lies in the narrative spontaneity and the tenderness of the scene. Dimensions: 17 x 13 cm.
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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