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The Property of a German Family

Osias Beert the Elder

Still life of flowers in a serpentine vase on a ledge

Auction Closed

July 3, 06:49 PM GMT

Estimate

200,000 - 300,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

The Property of a German Family


Osias Beert the Elder

Antwerp (?) circa 1580(?)–1624

Still life of flowers in a serpentine vase on a ledge


oil on oak panel, the reverse prepared with gesso

unframed: 71.4 x 59 cm.; 28⅛ x 23¼ in.

framed: 92 x 73.4 cm.; 36¼ x 28⅞ in.

By family tradition acquired in the 19th century;

Thence by descent to the mother of the present owners.

To be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné by Dr Klara Alen, Osias Beert. Pioneer of the Antwerp laid table and flower still life.