Attributed to Jan Griffier, Jun. (fl. 1738-1773)

A wooded River Landscape, with figures and cattle in the foreground and a bridge beyond; and A wooded Landscape with figures resting on a track and buildings beyond

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Attributed to Jan Griffier, Jun. (fl. 1738-1773)
A wooded River Landscape, with figures and cattle in the foreground and a bridge beyond; and A wooded Landscape with figures resting on a track and buildings beyond
oil on canvas
93 x 57¼ in. (236.2 x 145.4 cm.)
a pair (2)

Provenance

Apparently acquired from either Braunstone Hall, Leicestershire or Washingly Hall, near Peterborough soon after 1945.

Sale room notice

Please note that the provenance for these pictures should read: Apparently acquired from Braunston Manor, Braunston, Nr. Oakham, Rutland.

Lot Essay

Jan Griffier was probably the grandson of Jan Griffier I (1645-1718), and possibly the son of Robert Griffier. He painted topographical and idealised landscapes and was particularly known for his copies after Claude.

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