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 Change Currency
ZAR 30 000 - 50 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
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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