Lot Essay
Based on one of the set of twelve engravings of Flemish proverbs by Pieter Brueghel I (1528-1569); see Bastelaer; Holstein 169.
A Proverb: 'The Man with the Moneybag and his Followers'
Details
Circle of Pieter Brueghel II (c.1564-1637/8)
A Proverb: 'The Man with the Moneybag and his Followers'
oil on panel--circular
7in. (17.8cm.) diam.
inscribed on the frame 'OM. DAT. DOOR. MYNEN. SACK. VEEL. GELTS. COMT. GESLOPEN. DAER. OM. WORDE. ICK. VAN. AL. DE. WEERELT. INT. GAT. GHEGROPEN. 1.5.9.2.'
A Proverb: 'The Man with the Moneybag and his Followers'
oil on panel--circular
7in. (17.8cm.) diam.
inscribed on the frame 'OM. DAT. DOOR. MYNEN. SACK. VEEL. GELTS. COMT. GESLOPEN. DAER. OM. WORDE. ICK. VAN. AL. DE. WEERELT. INT. GAT. GHEGROPEN. 1.5.9.2.'
Provenance
with P. de Boer, Amsterdam (Jongere Brueghels, Feb. 10-April 5, 1934).
Mr. Ivan Travgott, Stockholm, 1935.
Jack and Belle Linsky, New York.
Mr. Ivan Travgott, Stockholm, 1935.
Jack and Belle Linsky, New York.