Lot Essay
According to the Goldschmidt invoice, the present composition had been given a certificate of authentication by Cornelis Hofstede de Groot, stating that it was by Jan Steen.
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A man and woman conversing in an arbor
Details
Follower of Jan Havicksz. Steen (Leiden 1626-1679)
A man and woman conversing in an arbor
with signature and date 'Steen 1669' (center right)
oil on canvas
14¼ x 11¼ in. (36.2 x 28.6 cm.)
A man and woman conversing in an arbor
with signature and date 'Steen 1669' (center right)
oil on canvas
14¼ x 11¼ in. (36.2 x 28.6 cm.)
Provenance
with J. & S. Goldschmidt, Frankfurt am Main, from whom purchased by Mrs. W.H. Stark on 12 December 1927, as 'Jan Steen'.
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