Gillis Congnet I.
(Antwerp 1561–1599 Hamburg)
Allegory of Christian Life,
signed and dated bottom right: G. Congnet fecit. / D.1589,
oil on panel, 96,8 x 129,5 cm, framed
Provenance:
sale Pierre Bergé, Paris, 15th December 2005, Lot 44 (sold for € 48.372)
Having joined the Guild of St Luke at Antwerp, Gillis Congnet travelled to Italy where he visited Naples, Sicily, Terni, and Florence and came to be influenced by the work of Titian. Congnet became famous for his nocturnal scenes. According to Karel van Mander he became very influential in Amsterdam.
Provenance:
auction Pierre Bergé, Paris, 15th December 2005, Lot 44 (sold for € 48.372)
Having joined the Guild of St Luke at Antwerp, Gillis Congnet travelled to Italy where he visited Naples, Sicily, Terni, and Florence and came to be inf
Specialist: Damian Brenninkmeyer
Damian Brenninkmeyer
+43 1 515 60 403
old.masters@dorotheum.com
21.04.2015 - 18:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 18,750.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 15,000.- to EUR 20,000.-
Gillis Congnet I.
(Antwerp 1561–1599 Hamburg)
Allegory of Christian Life,
signed and dated bottom right: G. Congnet fecit. / D.1589,
oil on panel, 96,8 x 129,5 cm, framed
Provenance:
sale Pierre Bergé, Paris, 15th December 2005, Lot 44 (sold for € 48.372)
Having joined the Guild of St Luke at Antwerp, Gillis Congnet travelled to Italy where he visited Naples, Sicily, Terni, and Florence and came to be influenced by the work of Titian. Congnet became famous for his nocturnal scenes. According to Karel van Mander he became very influential in Amsterdam.
Provenance:
auction Pierre Bergé, Paris, 15th December 2005, Lot 44 (sold for € 48.372)
Having joined the Guild of St Luke at Antwerp, Gillis Congnet travelled to Italy where he visited Naples, Sicily, Terni, and Florence and came to be inf
Specialist: Damian Brenninkmeyer
Damian Brenninkmeyer
+43 1 515 60 403
old.masters@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Old Master Paintings |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 21.04.2015 - 18:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 11.04. - 21.04.2015 |
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