Antique Flemish Oil on Panel Francois Backvis Shepherd Sheep Flock Painting, Circa 1880 Recently Added John Bliss American Marine Compass

John Bliss American Marine Compass

This turkey serving platter made for the American market in the late 19th century

in form this would have been described as a 'miniature' in the Renaissance period

Condition is good

Antique Bavarian Porcelain Gilded Serving Sweetmeat Dish

Antique Flemish Oil on Panel Francois Backvis Shepherd Sheep Flock Painting, Circa 1880 Recently Added John Bliss American Marine CompassA 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.