19th century French genre interior scene doubles estimate in Paris auction

An early 19th century painting by the artist Martin Drölling (1752-1817), which came to auction with a preparatory drawing and its companion pendant work has sold in Paris for €235,000 (£200,855), more than double the estimate.

The 21 x 18in (53.5 x 45.5cm) oil on panel, titled Jeune fille écoutant à la porte, is a genre inter…

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