Lot Essay
A similar study of a sparrow, signed and dated 1678, from the collection of Hans van Leeuwen, was sold in these Rooms, 24 November 1992, lot 201 (Nlg 2,400).
Fringilla montifringilla (Brambling), male, in winter plumage
Details
Gerardus van Veen (circa 1620-1683)
Fringilla montifringilla (Brambling), male, in winter plumage
signed and dated 'gerardus van veen.1679'
black lead, watercolour, bodycolour, brown ink framing lines, countermark WR, framed
137 x 187 mm.
Fringilla montifringilla (Brambling), male, in winter plumage
signed and dated 'gerardus van veen.1679'
black lead, watercolour, bodycolour, brown ink framing lines, countermark WR, framed
137 x 187 mm.
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.