Antique Flemish Oil on Panel Francois Backvis Shepherd Sheep Flock Painting, Circa 1880 Sold An exceptional pair of investment

An exceptional pair of investment quality antique marquetry card tables

Bigelow was born on a farm in Peru

4" tall X 3

Bigelow moved to New York City and first saw the work of professional painters and decided to become a professional himself

They are a true pair facing each other and would have flanked either side of the temple door entrance

Antique Flemish Oil on Panel Francois Backvis Shepherd Sheep Flock Painting, Circa 1880 Sold An exceptional pair of investmentA good antique oil on panel landscape painting by the Flemish artist, Francois Backvis (1857 1926). The painting circa 1880 depicting the parable of the lost sheep from the gospels of Matthew & Luke. The painting shows a stormy landscape with the shepherd and his flock, the shepherd is holding the lost sheep under his arm in front of a large stone crucifix. The painting is in excellent condition and is housed in a gilded gesso frame.