Attributed to Gérard de Lairesse
(Liège 1641–1711 Amsterdam)
Herse Awaiting the Arrival of Mercury,
oil on canvas, 67.3 x 83.3 cm, framed
Provenance:
Collection Saul P. Steinberg (1939-2012), New York;
his sale, Christie’s, 15 April 2008, lot 332;
Timothy Whealon Inc., New York, item 87 (according to a label on the reverse);
Private collection, New York
The present painting was originally believed to depict Venus surrounded by putti. However, Alain Roy has suggested that it more likely shows Herse awaiting the arrival of Mercury (written communication, June, 2000).
Specialist: Damian Brenninkmeyer
Damian Brenninkmeyer
+43 1 515 60 403
old.masters@dorotheum.com
24.04.2018 - 17:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 16,386.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 12,000.- to EUR 16,000.-
Attributed to Gérard de Lairesse
(Liège 1641–1711 Amsterdam)
Herse Awaiting the Arrival of Mercury,
oil on canvas, 67.3 x 83.3 cm, framed
Provenance:
Collection Saul P. Steinberg (1939-2012), New York;
his sale, Christie’s, 15 April 2008, lot 332;
Timothy Whealon Inc., New York, item 87 (according to a label on the reverse);
Private collection, New York
The present painting was originally believed to depict Venus surrounded by putti. However, Alain Roy has suggested that it more likely shows Herse awaiting the arrival of Mercury (written communication, June, 2000).
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: | 24.04.2018 - 17:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 14.04. - 24.04.2018 |
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