Master Paintings and Drawings

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Property from a Private Collection

Flemish School, 17th century

St. James, half-length

Lot Closed

October 22, 03:04 PM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Property from a Private Collection

Flemish School, 17th century

St. James, half-length


oil on canvas

canvas: 28 by 21½ in.; 71.1 by 54.6 cm.

framed: 35 by 30 in.; 88.9 by 76.2 cm.

Acquired from the New York art market by the present owner, late 20th century.
This canvas is inspired by Anthony van Dyck's half-length depictions of male saints on panel, as seen in the long, thin, fingers and upward gaze, though it is not based on a specific example.