Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 3: American & European Works of Art

Sat, Sep 17, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 18, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1072

Pieter Van Avont

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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(or Peeter, Flemish, 1600-1652) The Abduction of Europa, unsigned, oil on panel, 16-1/4 x 23-1/2 in.; 20th century black-painted reverse-profile frame,. Condition: visible underdrawing, light retouch, possible overcleaning but more likely to be less rendered.. Notes: Pieter Van Avont was a contemporary of Peter Paul Rubens and collaborated with the artists Jan Brueghel the Elder, David Vinckboons, Lucas van Uden as well as others. This lot is accompanied by a 1979 letter of authenticity from Prof. Justus Müller Hofstede (1929-2015), Professor emeritus at the University of Bonn, scholar of Peter Paul Rubens and Netherlandish art. Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Estate of Hans Schleicher, Bamberg, Germany; By descent

Condition

visible underdrawing, light retouch, possible overcleaning but more likely to be less rendered.

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