Sale 8008
London
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7 December 2011
Price realised
GBP 20,000
Estimate
Circle of Jan Mertens II, The Master of 1518 (Antwerp c. 1470-c.1527) A triptych: central panel: The Adoration of the Magi; the wings: The Annunciation; and The Adoration of the Shepherds oil on panel open 33¼ x 47¾ in. (84.3 x 121.3 cm.); closed 33¼ x 23 7/8 in. (84.3 x 60.6 cm.) the reverse of the wings decorated with ornamental lilies
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This triptych was previously attributed to Joos van Cleve (?Cleve-1540/1 Antwerp).
Pre-Lot Text
Property from the Estate of Renate Wald (LOTS 107, 108, 137 & 155)
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