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    4 June 2009

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    Lot 121

    German School, 18th Century

    Tulips and foxglove in an urn with other flowers and asparagus on a ledge

    Price realised

    USD 12,500

    Estimate

    USD 20,000 - USD 30,000

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    German School, 18th Century
    Tulips and foxglove in an urn with other flowers and asparagus on a ledge
    oil on copper
    22 x 17 in. (55.9 x 43.2 cm.)

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    Saleroom Notice

    Fred G. Meijer of the RKD has suggested attributing this still life to Johann Careel (active Nuremburg 1760-80) or August Wilhelm Sievert (d.1751 Ludwigsbourg).


    Pre-Lot Text

    FROM THE ESTATE OF KENNETH G. ROLFE

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