Lot Essay
The identity of the couple portrayed has been suggested by descendants of the sitters.
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Portrait of Caspar Leonard van Gijen; and Portrait of Mrs C.L. van Gijen
Details
(2) Andries Scheerboom (Dutch, 1832-1891)
Portrait of Caspar Leonard van Gijen; and Portrait of Mrs C.L. van Gijen
the first signed and dated 'A.Scheerboom/fec.1858.' (lower left); and the other signed and dated 'A Scheerboom/fec1859.' (lower left)
oil on panel
22 x 19 cm.
a pair (2)
Portrait of Caspar Leonard van Gijen; and Portrait of Mrs C.L. van Gijen
the first signed and dated 'A.Scheerboom/fec.1858.' (lower left); and the other signed and dated 'A Scheerboom/fec1859.' (lower left)
oil on panel
22 x 19 cm.
a pair (2)
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Sale room notice
The lady depicted is the wife of Caspar Leonard van Gijen. She is not Mrs. C.E. van Gijen-Klüssener as is stated in the printed catalogue.