Artworks by Thaulow, Chihuly, Edgar Payne, Maqbool Hussain are in Bruneau & Co.'s March 14th auction

CRANSTON, R.I. - Feb. 27, 2020 - PRLog -- An Impressionist oil on canvas painting by Norwegian artist Frits Thaulow (1847-1906), depicting a young woman by the edge of a river with her home in Norway behind her, is an expected headliner in Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers' Estates Fine Art & Antiques auction on Saturday, March 14^th, online and in the Cranston gallery at 63 Fourth Avenue, at 11 am EST.

The painting, titled Woman by a River, has a pre-sale estimate of $15,000-$25,000. Thaulow studied art in Copenhagen with marine specialist C. F. Sorensen before going to France where he was introduced to contemporary French realism. He applied French realism to his paintings of Norway before permanently moving to France, where he mingled with French artists and became good friends with Claude Monet, effectively becoming a main link between France and Norway.

"This promises to be another exciting auction with a collective mix of fine furnishings," said Travis Landry, a Bruneau & Co. specialist and auctioneer. He added, "If you are into 19^th century arts, the Frits Thaulow and Barbedienne bust of Washington should be right up your alley. It will be exciting to see what each will reach in today's market."

The bronze bust of George Washington by the French metalworker and manufacturer Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) is expected to change hands for $6,000-$9,000.  The naturalistic, life sized bust shows Washington with a neutral expression and strong nose. It was cast after a model by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828). It's a finely detailed casting with beautiful brown patina.

"Spring at Bruneau & Co. is certainly starting off with a bang," said company president Kevin Bruneau. "Between the decorative and fine art offerings, collectors will be stomping the doors down. After last month's Chihuly piece, I'm sure this Macchia vase will gain some attention." He was referring to Chihuly's two-piece art glass sculpture that brought $7,500 in February.

Doors will open on auction day right at 8 am Eastern time. Online bidding will be facilitated by bidLIVE.Bruneauandco.com, LiveAuctioneers.com, Bidsquare.com and Invaluable.com, or by downloading the mobile app "Bruneau & Co." on iTunes or GooglePlay. Previews will be held on Thursday, March 12^th and Friday, March 13^th, from 9 am-5 pm. All times are Eastern.

To learn more about Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers and the March 14^th Estates Fine Art & Antiques Auction, visit www.bruneauandco.com.