$5,036
Karel Dujardin (Dutch, 1626-1678) Cattle Signed and dated ". K. Du. iardin fe./165..." l.l., identified on a label affixed to the reverse. Oil on panel, 11 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (30.0 x 34.3 cm), framed. Condition: Scattered paint losses and abrasions, retouch, fine scattered craquelure along wood grain, surface grime. With a paper label with a coat of arms and the words "ALLAH TA HARA" within a scroll and with an unidentified red wax collector's mark to the reverse. Paint loss lower left quadrant measuring 1/8 inch. Another small paint loss (1/16 inch) lower center. Abrasion measuring 1/4 inch to sky upper center. Scattered very minor retouch in the grass and in the brown cattle. Surface grime and accretions.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-09-07