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Dirk Verhaert (Haarlem? c. 1610-c. 1680 Leiden?)
The Burning of Troy
Details
Dirk Verhaert (Haarlem? c. 1610-c. 1680 Leiden?)
The Burning of Troy
signed with initials 'D V H' (lower right)
oil on panel
46.4 x 62.5 cm.
Provenance
In the family of the present owner for at least 50 years.
Special notice
Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the Hammer Price of each lot sold at the following rates: 29.75% of the Hammer Price of each lot up to and including €20,000, plus 23.8% of the Hammer Price between €20,001 and €800.000, plus 14.28% of any amount in excess of €800.000. Buyer’s premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.
Lot Essay
Several other versions of this subject by Verhaert are known, for instance one in the National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh.