Lot Essay
It has been suggested that the sacophagi are based on the work of Artus Ruellinus (1609-1668).
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A classical landscape with maidens dancing by a sarcophagus depicting the Triumph of Silenus; and A classical landscape with figures resting by a stream with a sarcophagus depicting Pan and the Drunken Silenus
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Pieter Rysbrack (1655-1729)
A classical landscape with maidens dancing by a sarcophagus depicting the Triumph of Silenus; and A classical landscape with figures resting by a stream with a sarcophagus depicting Pan and the Drunken Silenus
one signed 'P.Rysbrack' (centre left)
oil on canvas
23 x 28 in. (59.7 x 73 cm.)
in gilt composition frames
a pair (2)
A classical landscape with maidens dancing by a sarcophagus depicting the Triumph of Silenus; and A classical landscape with figures resting by a stream with a sarcophagus depicting Pan and the Drunken Silenus
one signed 'P.Rysbrack' (centre left)
oil on canvas
23 x 28 in. (59.7 x 73 cm.)
in gilt composition frames
a pair (2)