Lot 94: A naval battle on choppy waters

Catharina Peeters (Antwerp 1615-1676) A naval battle on choppy waters signed and dated 'C. Peeters 1652' (lower left) oil on canvas 101.2 x 171.2 cm.

101.2 x 171.2 cm.

with Hackel, Vienna, from whom acquired by Prince Johannes I of Liechtenstein, 1827. Schloss Feldsberg, Valtice, before 1888. Schloss Vaduz, Liechtenstein, 1944-45. The Princely House of Liechtenstein; Christie's, Amsterdam, 1 April 2008, lot 135, where purchased by the present owner.

Little is known about this female artist. She was probably a pupil of her elder brother Bonaventura Peeters.