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Allegory of Autumn, en grisaille; and Allegory of Summer, en grisaille
Details
Jacob de Wit (Amsterdam 1695-1754)
Allegory of Autumn, en grisaille; and Allegory of Summer, en grisaille
signed and dated 'J.d.Wit/.f./1745' (lower left); and signed and dated 'JdWit/1741' (lower right)
oil on panel, shaped top;
35 7/8 x 28 ½ in.(91 x 71.6 in.); 33 x 27 3/8 in. (83.8 x 69.6 cm.)
(2)a pair
Allegory of Autumn, en grisaille; and Allegory of Summer, en grisaille
signed and dated 'J.d.Wit/.f./1745' (lower left); and signed and dated 'JdWit/1741' (lower right)
oil on panel, shaped top;
35 7/8 x 28 ½ in.(91 x 71.6 in.); 33 x 27 3/8 in. (83.8 x 69.6 cm.)
(2)a pair
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 20 February 1981, lot 52. (Allegory of Autumn)
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's London, 30 May 1997, lot 205. (Allegory of Summer)
with Rafael Valls Ltd., London, from whom purchased by the late Mrs. Barbara Overland.
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's London, 30 May 1997, lot 205. (Allegory of Summer)
with Rafael Valls Ltd., London, from whom purchased by the late Mrs. Barbara Overland.
Special notice
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