Circle of Hendrick van Balen and Circle of Jan Breughel the Younger

Wolf collection, Switzerland.

The tones of the original are a little less dark and contrasting than they appear in the catalogue illustration. The flat stable support appears to consist of three horizontal panels joined to the reverse with a series of vertical batons. The paint surface is secure, clean and in good condition if a little thin. Some old retouching work is visible along the panel joins and this is confirmed under UV light which also reveals some scattered unobtrusive retouching work throughout. Offered stained wood northern style frame in good condition.
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