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The Property of a Former Minister of The Netherlands

Master of the Prodigal Son

The Adoration of the Magi

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July 1, 06:00 PM GMT

Estimate

200,000 - 300,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

The Property of a Former Minister of The Netherlands


Master of the Prodigal Son

Antwerp, active circa 1530–1560

The Adoration of the Magi


oil on oak panel, shaped top

inscribed on the frame: OBTVLERVNT EI MVNERA AVRVM THYS ET MYRRHAM

inscribed on the outer wings: AVE MARIA GRACIA PLENA DOMINVS TECVM BENEDICTATV


central panel: 108.8 x 70.2 cm.; 42⅞ x 27⅝ in.

left wing: 109.5 x 30.8 cm.; 43⅛ x 12⅛ in.

right wing: 109.1 x 31 cm.; 43 x 12¼ in. 


central panel framed: 126.8 x 88.9 cm.; 49⅞ x 35 in.

left wing framed: 121.1 x 41.7 cm.; 47⅝ x 16⅜ in.

right wing framed: 121.1 x 42 cm.; 47⅝ x 16½ in.

Huidekoper collection;

Dr Bijsterveldt;

With S. Nijstad, The Hague, 1960;

From whom acquired in August 1960 by the father of the present owner.

On loan, Leiden, Museum de Lakenhal, by 1985 (according to a label affixed to the reverse).