A Market at Dusk, by Petrus van Schendel

Petrus van Schendel (Belgian, 1806 – 1870) was known for his mastery of nighttime scenes lit by candles and moonlight. This oil-on-panel work measures 83.5 by 121.5 cm (33 by 48 inches), and it was sold at Sotheby’s, London, on 20 November 2013, for 128,500 GBP.

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by Laura Posted on February 8, 2018

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