Portrait of a gentleman, possibly Laurence Sverdrup, full-length, in a black and white costume, holding a letter in his left hand, a dog at his feet

Sold for

ZAR 50 130
Lot 437
  • Circle of Bartholomeus van der Helst; Portrait of a gentleman, possibly Laurence Sverdrup, full-length, in a black and white costume, holding a letter in his left hand, a dog at his feet


Lot Estimate
ZAR 30 000 - 50 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 50 130
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

Circle of Bartholomeus van der Helst
Dutch 1613-1670
Portrait of a gentleman, possibly Laurence Sverdrup, full-length, in a black and white costume, holding a letter in his left hand, a dog at his feet

the letter inscribed 'Quid Homine Vanius (Why is Man so Vain?), Laurenitius Sverdrup, ***'

oil on canvas
210 by 118cm excluding frame

Notes

Sold: Christie's, South Kensington, 10 April 2003, lot 77



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