
The Property of a Former Minister of The Netherlands
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).
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