Paintings, Watercolours, Prints and Books, including 20th Century, Contemporary and Irish Art - 8th October 2008

Lot 396

A pair by Abraham Jansz Storck (1644-1708) The Dutch Royal Yacht with elegant company on board...

Estimate £40,000 - £50,000 | Hammer £135000

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Description

A pair by Abraham Jansz Storck (1644-1708) The Dutch Royal Yacht with elegant company on board docking at a jetty in a swell, with figures on the shore and fishing boats out to sea; A Yacht and other vessels moored on the shore with many figures loading supplies and preparing nets, Dutch warships at anchor beyond. A pair both signed, the first also inscribed fecit Both oil on canvas Each 31.5 x 42.5cm; 12¼ x 16¾in (2) Provenance: From the collection of the 9th Duke of Newcastle and thence by descent