Lot 73
  • 73

Circle of Dirck van Baburen

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Dirck van Baburen
  • The card players
  • oil on canvas, in a carved and gilt wood frame

Condition

The canvas has been relined. The paint surface is secure and under a dirty varnish which has discoloured. Inspcetion under UV light reveals scattered retouchings. Offered in a wood and plaster frame with some losses.
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Catalogue Note

A period copy after the presumed original, measuring 99 by 122 cm, which was formerly in the collection of Sir Claude Alexander, Ballochmyle Hoise, Mauchline (Witt Library Mount).