Bartholomeus van der Helst
(Haarlem 1613–1670 Amsterdam)
Portrait of a gentleman against a drapery backdrop,
signed at lower left: B Helst, oil on canvas, 110 x 92 cm, framed,
Van der Helst numbers among the most outstanding Dutch portraitists. W. Bernt writes about him: "He was the favourite painter of Amsterdam councillors and high-ranking officials, whom he rendered true to reality. His later period is marked by a more colourful palette and richer contrasts, with sharper distinctions between dark and light tones; compared to his earlier compositions, which are calm and sober, his depictions became more elegant and posed, in accordance with contemporary taste…”
Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556
old.masters@dorotheum.com
24.06.2014 - 17:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 10,000.- to EUR 12,000.-
Bartholomeus van der Helst
(Haarlem 1613–1670 Amsterdam)
Portrait of a gentleman against a drapery backdrop,
signed at lower left: B Helst, oil on canvas, 110 x 92 cm, framed,
Van der Helst numbers among the most outstanding Dutch portraitists. W. Bernt writes about him: "He was the favourite painter of Amsterdam councillors and high-ranking officials, whom he rendered true to reality. His later period is marked by a more colourful palette and richer contrasts, with sharper distinctions between dark and light tones; compared to his earlier compositions, which are calm and sober, his depictions became more elegant and posed, in accordance with contemporary taste…”
Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556
old.masters@dorotheum.com
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| Auction: | Old Master Paintings |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 24.06.2014 - 17:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 14.06. - 24.06.2014 |