Thomas Danby, How Shepherds Lose Their Sheep, oil on canvas

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How Shepherds Lose Their Sheep

Thomas Danby (British, 1818–1886)

€3,800 hammer

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Signed / inscribed: Signed 'Thomas Danby' lower left
Category: Oil paintings
Dimensions: 91½ x 153cm (36 x 60.2in)
Auction house: Morgan O'Driscoll
Sale: Irish & International Online Art - Bidding Ends Tuesday 21st October 2025 - Between 6.30pm & 8.30pm (2461)
Date: October 21, 2025
Location: Ireland
Lot: 53
Estimate: —
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Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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