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A naval engagement off the coast of a harbour town
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Aernout Smit (?1641/2-1710 Amsterdam)
A naval engagement off the coast of a harbour town
with monogram 'LB' (lower right)
oil on canvas
145.6 x 98.2 cm.
A naval engagement off the coast of a harbour town
with monogram 'LB' (lower right)
oil on canvas
145.6 x 98.2 cm.
Special notice
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Sale room notice
Please note that Dr. Gerlinde de Beer has confirmed, on the basis of a transparency, that the present lot is by Arnout Smit (Amsterdam 1641/41-1710), who was influenced by both Ludolf Backhuysen and his master Jan Theunisz. Blankerhoff (verbal communication, 25 October 2005).