Old Masters, British & European Paintings - 9th September 2026

Lot 131

After Sir Anthony Van Dyck (Flemish, 1599-1641)

Estimate £120 - £180 | Hammer £229

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Description

After Sir Anthony Van Dyck (Flemish, 1599-1641)
Study of a Bearded Man resting his Head on his Hand
Bears inscription Jacobus Robusti/ Il Tintoretto (in ink, verso) and remains of an inscribed label
Oil on canvas
20.2 x 17.2cm; 8 x 6¾in

This is derived from a study by Van Dyck, c.1615-17 (Munich, Alte Pinakhotek) that was used for the apostle to the right of Christ in Rubens' `Christ in the House of Simon the Pharisee` (Petersburg, Hermitage).