The family obtained the oil-on-canvas artwork, titled “Études de lions couchés” (study of reclining lions), at a sale after Delacroix’s death. According to auctioneer who made the ...

A painting of James Ellwood Butterfield (JEB) Bland, 10, as a page in Atlanteans in 2005 with the family dogs hangs in the Bland dining room on Friday, January 30, 2015.

The painting, measuring 24 inches by 20 inches, had hung in the family's living room for years and they were unaware of its significance. It depicts seven lions lounging, captured in a rich ...

The largest poinciana tree she had ever seen graced the front yard. The moment she stepped into the workshop during the first open house, she was sold. “It was a dream come true,” she says.

The painting hung for generations in the family's living room. They had no idea it was a masterpiece painted by Sir Anthony Van Dyck, one of the most important artists of the 17th century.

One of the seven lions on the painting is less finished than the rest, appearing as a sketch on the left side. The backside of the painting has palette test marks on the canvas and stretcher. The ...

The backside of the painting has palette test marks on the canvas and stretcher. The painting will be presented at auction on Friday. Its estimated value is between 200,000 and 300,000 euros.

Family unknowingly had rare, valuable painting for 150 years by: Alix Martichoux Posted: Mar 30, 2025 / 01:00 PM EDT Updated: Mar 27, 2025 / 05:50 AM EDT ...