Abraham Hondius
(Rotterdam circa 1631–1691 London)
A hunting party by a Roman ruin,
signed and dated lower left: Abraham Hondius 1660,
oil on panel, 90 x 118 cm, framed
Provenance:
Private collection, France;
sale, Hampel, Munich, 30 June 2011, lot 285;
Galerie Berger, Beaune;
Private Collection, Belgium
The present picture is one of the rare works by Hondius incorporating figural staffage. Due to its narrative wealth, the painting can certainly be considered a masterpiece by Abraham Hondius.
Abraham Hondius, also known as de Hondt was born in Rotterdam where he entered the studio of Cornelis Saftleven. His earliest painting dates from 1651. He worked in Rotterdam, Amsterdam and in 1671 moved to London where he died. Hondius was above all known for his hunting scenes and for animals fighting each other.
Specialist: Damian Brenninkmeyer
Damian Brenninkmeyer
+43 1 515 60 403
damian.brenninkmeyer@dorotheum.at
25.04.2017 - 18:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 50,000.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 40,000.- to EUR 60,000.-
Abraham Hondius
(Rotterdam circa 1631–1691 London)
A hunting party by a Roman ruin,
signed and dated lower left: Abraham Hondius 1660,
oil on panel, 90 x 118 cm, framed
Provenance:
Private collection, France;
sale, Hampel, Munich, 30 June 2011, lot 285;
Galerie Berger, Beaune;
Private Collection, Belgium
The present picture is one of the rare works by Hondius incorporating figural staffage. Due to its narrative wealth, the painting can certainly be considered a masterpiece by Abraham Hondius.
Abraham Hondius, also known as de Hondt was born in Rotterdam where he entered the studio of Cornelis Saftleven. His earliest painting dates from 1651. He worked in Rotterdam, Amsterdam and in 1671 moved to London where he died. Hondius was above all known for his hunting scenes and for animals fighting each other.
Specialist: Damian Brenninkmeyer
Damian Brenninkmeyer
+43 1 515 60 403
damian.brenninkmeyer@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Old Master Paintings |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 25.04.2017 - 18:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 15.04. - 25.04.2017 |
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