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British & Continental | May 29, 2025

Thu, May 29, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 595

Attributed to Giovanni Agostino Cassana, Still Life with Vegetables

Estimate: $500 - $700
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(Italy, 1658-1720)

Sketch for a still life, unsigned, various collector's stamps, red chalk on laid paper, 3-3/4 x 7-1/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 12 x 14-1/4 x 1 in.

Provenance: Heinrich Wilhelm Campe (German, 1770-1862), dry stamp recto (L.1391); presumed Professor Ernst H. Ehlers (1835-1925) (had no stamp, but notes in his handwriting are often found on mounts). Werner Strahnz (Leipzig, Germany, born 1919) (L. 4643); Swann Galleries, New York, Sale 1957 / Lot 111; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

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Heinrich Wilhelm Campe (German, 1770-1862), dry stamp recto (L.1391); presumed Professor Ernst H. Ehlers (1835-1925) (had no stamp, but notes in his handwriting are often found on mounts). Werner Strahnz (Leipzig, Germany, born 1919) (L. 4643); Swann Galleries, New York, Sale 1957 / Lot 111; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

floated at three points with archival tape, creases, slight handling grime, adhesive residue at small points from former mount, inscriptions verso in ink from various collectors; frame with abrasions Note:Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.