Tableaux, Sculptures et Dessins Anciens et du XIXe siècle

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Lot 59
  • 59

JAN TENGNAGEL | Democritus

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Jan Tengnagel
  • Democritus
  • Oil on panel
  • 56,8 x 45 cm; 22 1/3  by 17 3/4  in.

Catalogue Note

The actual painting can be compared to a similar work by Tengnagel, dated 1624, showing The laughing philosopher Democritus, and his companion piece The weeping philosopher Heraclitus (formerly with Gebr. Douwes, Amsterdam/London).