Lot 54
54
Pseudo van Kessel (active in the 17th Century)
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Pseudo van Kessel (active in the 17th Century)

An Allegory of Spring with signs of the Zodiac; and An Allegory of Summer with signs of the Zodiac

Details
Pseudo van Kessel (active in the 17th Century)
An Allegory of Spring with signs of the Zodiac; and An Allegory of Summer with signs of the Zodiac
oil on canvas
36.1 x 58.9 cm.
a pair (2)
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Lot Essay

The present two paintings are probably part of a set of four pictures representing the four seasons and all twelve signs of the zodiac.

We are grateful to Mr. Fred Meijer of the Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie, The Hague for confirming the attribution after inspection of the original (verbal communication, 15 March 2007). He believes that the Pseudo van Kessel is possibly an Italian artist.

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