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Samuel Woodforde (ENGLISH 1763-1817), STONEHENGE WITH A SHEPHERD AND FLOCK OF SHEEP IN THE DISTANCE

Sold for £35,000 at Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales on Oct 4, 2023.

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SAMUEL WOODFORDE (ENGLISH 1763-1817)STONEHENGE WITH A SHEPHERD AND FLOCK OF SHEEP IN THE DISTANCEOil on canvas100.5 x 126cm (39½ x 49½ in.)Provenance:Property of the artist, and by descent in the family to, J.R. Woodforde Esq.Sotheby's, London, 17 March 1982, lot 50, where purchased by Robert Kime Private CollectionChristie's, London, Wilton Crescent: A Robert Kime Interior, London, 23 July 2020, lot 31, where purchased by Robert KimeThe present work depicts Stonehenge prior to restoration in 1901 which was overseen by William Gowland. The restoration involved the straightening and concrete setting of sarsen stone number 56 which was in danger of falling. In straightening the stone he moved it about half a metre from its original position.

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