Cornelis Springer (Dutch, 1817-1891)
Brielle in winter with a figure unloading a cart
signed and dated 'C Springer 1863' (lower right) and signed, inscribed, dated and stamped with the artist's seal 'De ondergeteekende verklaart dat dit schilderijtje voorstellende Gezicht te Brielle Prov. Zuid Holland door hem is vervaardigd. Amsterdam 24 April 1863 C Springer' on an old label on the reverse
oil on panel
9.7/8 x 7.7/8 in. (25.1 x 19.7 cm.)
Painted in 1863
Sale room notice
Please note that the work is mentioned in W. Laanstra, H.C. de Bruijn, Dr. J.H.A. Ringeling, Cornelis Springer (1817-1891), Utrecht, 1984, no. 63-6, p. 139.
The provenance should read :
J.C. van Pappelendam, Amsterdam, by whom acquired directly from the artist on 24 April 1863 for Dfl. 80.
Anon. sale; Sotheby's London, 20 November 1963, lot 90.
Lot Essay
Another version of the present work is illustrated in W. Laanstra, H.C. de Bruijn, Dr. J.H.A. Ringeling, Cornelis Springer (1817-1891), Utrecht, 1984, no. 60-2, p. 122.