Lot 110
  • 110

Italian School, 17th Century

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • Still life of a parrot tulip, carnations and other flowers in a wicker basket on a draped table;Still life of a daffodil, a carnation and other flowers in a wicker basket on a draped table
  • a pair, both oil on canvas

Provenance

With Newhouse Galleries, New York, nos. 17718A,B, as Jan Baptist Bosschaert.

Condition

The canvases have firm relinings. The paint surfaces are generally secure. Inspection under UV light reveals scattered, and in some cases discoloured, retouchings to both paintings, particularly to the red tablecloth. Offered in carved gilt wood frames in fair condition with some very minor damages.
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