01-27-201701-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2977BBoston
January 27, 2017 12:00 PMCalender
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After Jan van Goyen (Dutch, 1596-1656) Farmhouse and Well with Figures Along a Dirt Road

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$1,968$1,600
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2977BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 27, 2017 12:00PM

Description:

After Jan van Goyen (Dutch, 1596-1656)

Farmhouse and Well with Figures Along a Dirt Road
Unsigned.
Oil on panel, 11 1/2 x 15 7/8 in. (29.5 x 40.5 cm),unframed.
Condition: Minor retouch, horizontal crack to panel l.l. and other hairline cracks, scattered small abrasions and paint losses, varnish inconsistencies, surface imperfections, fine craquelure, heavy varnish.

Provenance: A New York estate.

N.B. On the back of an accompanying black and white photograph of this lot, some provenance has been inscribed: "Auction: George Smith, London, 8 May, 1901 Katalog No. 435, London," and in a different hand, "Sixtina Gallery, 5 Ave. New York City. 1959."
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Panel has been reinforced with two vertical supports on the reverse.


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Keywords

George Smith, New York City, London