Fine large 17th century Dutch Old Master study of pears, apples, a caterpillar, butterflies and a mouse, signed and dated 1635, oil on cradled panel. Early, rare and important Dutch study of the allegorical arrangement of fruits and insects gathered upon a table. Excellent original condition and painted with exquisite detail and use of light. major work by a major hand from the period that rarely comes up for public sale. Unframed.
Measurements: 43.6 x 51.2 cm unframed
Surrey Fine Arts
Our gallery carefully selects its paintings based on their quality and importance. Surrey Fine Arts only sell original antique oil paintings. We understand your purchase for your home or as an investment is important and offer clients a discreet and professional service. We ship to every country regardless of value or size and are happy to work with our buyers to make sure they receive their item quickly and safely. We offer extremely low international Express postage often arriving to the USA, Russia and China within 48 hours. We also offer options for buyers to avoid needless customs charges.
Our collection comes from various sources including private estates, auction houses, galleries, museums as well as our own paintings that are circulated out & most of which are fresh to the market. As well as our own expertise at Surrey Fine Arts many of our works of art are assessed and authenticated by leading UK and International specialists in their field.
Restoration
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Surrey Fine Arts are specialist dealers in British, Old Masters and Impressionist paintings. The gallery, based in heart of Surrey, carries a large eclectic inventory of important works offering our clients a professional service with complete discretion. We have exclusive connections with dealers, galleries and private collectors internationally.
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Our paintings are photographed in a well lit gallery and are a true reflection of how they will be viewed in situ.
All of our paintings are authentic original antique works of art. We do not sell prints or modern reproductions.
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