Lot 94
  • 94

Jan Adriaensz. van Staveren Leiden circa 1613/4 -1669

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Jan Adriaensz. van Staveren
  • The Circumcision of Christ
  • bears monogram and date centre right: GD/ 1640
  • oil on panel, arched top

Provenance

With Galeria G. Caretto, Turin, 1986, from whom acquired by the present owner.

Exhibited

Turin, Galeria Caretto, 27a Mostra Maestri Fiamminghi ed Olandesi de XVI e XVII secolo, 1986, no. 22 (as Adriaen van Gaesbeeck).

Literature

W. Sumowski, Gemälde der Rembrandt-Schüler, Landau/Pfalz 1983, p. 3115, no. 2158, reproduced p. 3307.

Condition

The single vertical panel is cradled and stable. The paint surface is in overall sound condition and under a varnish which is a little discoloured. There are some areas of abrasion in the dark background areas. Inspection under UV light reveals some localised retouchings. Offered in a plaster and wood frame which is in fair condition but with some minor knocks and cracks.
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