Sale 5227
London, South Kensington
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21 February 2007
Price realised
GBP 840
Estimate
W. V. Dijck (Dutch, 17th Century) A peach, grapes on the vine, plums in a woven basket, red currants, greengages and grapes on a stone ledge signed and dated 'W. V. Dijck 65[?]' (lower right) oil on canvas 15 x 12½ in. (38.1 x 31.8 cm.)
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