Lot 28: Studio of Ambrosius Bosschaert I (Antwerp 1573-1621 The Hague)

Lilies, tulips, roses, carnations, columbines, marigolds, anemones, hyacinth, eglantines, fritillaries and other flowers, with a red admiral butterfly, with peaches, apricots, a plum and a sprig of cherries on a table
oil on panel
16 1/4 x 23 1/2 in. (41.3 x 59.7 cm.)

The Espinal Collection, Spain.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 27 November 1970, lot 45, as 'Bartholomeus Assteyn', where acquired by the present owner.

We are grateful to Fred Meijer of the RKD for noting that the present picture is a contemporary copy of Ambrosius Bosschaert's signed picture of 1617 (sold in these Rooms, 11 December 1987, lot 40). The present picture was also attributed to Peter Cornelisz. van der Voort (1599-1624) by Dr. Walther Bernt, who noted a CVV monogram, and dated the work to 1620 (certificate dated 14 August 1971).

VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.