Sale 5903
London
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3 December 1997
Price realised
GBP 60,900
Estimate
Circle of Jan Davidsz. de Heem (1606-1683/4) Grapes in a Wanli kraak porselein Bowl, a Lobster on a Casket, a silver-gilt Cup and Cover, Peaches, Pears, Grapes and a Bread Roll on a pewter Plate, a peeled Lemon, an overturned Roemer and Shrimps on a pewter Plate, Oranges, a Walnut and a façon-de-Venise Glass on a draped Table with signature and date 'J.v.Pa. Gilemans . fe . 16..' (on the table, lower left) oil on canvas 31 7/8 x 45in. (81 x 114.5cm.)
Provenance
with Fores (according to a label on the reverse).
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