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Lot 119
  • 119

Attributed to Pieter Brueghel the Younger

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Pieter Brueghel the Younger
  • Five figure studies of seated women, two with children
  • Pen and brown ink;
    bears inscription in pen and brown ink: spau(sse?) de h(e?) (t?)ournaij

Provenance

Kees van Hermsen, The Hague;
with Brod Gallery, London (as Pieter Brueghel the Younger)

Condition

Window mounted. The paper has discolored somewhat and there are areas of minor foxing and staining throughout. There is a small tear to the lower right corner. The pen and ink medium is still reasonably strong. Sold in a modern giltwood frame.
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