Lot No. 728


Roman School of the late 17th century


Roman School of the late 17th century - Old Master Paintings

A floral still life with a monkey and a parrot, oil on canvas, 81 x 113.5 cm, framed

It has not yet been possible to find a convincing attribution for this still life of extremely high quality. It is a key exemplar of the European fashion for singerie, the depiction of monkeys, a fashion that reached its height during the Late Baroque and Rococco periods. Sophisticated collectors, such as the Duc de Rohan sought to decorate their entire estates in the singerie style

Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556

old.masters@dorotheum.com

17.10.2012 - 18:00

Estimate:
EUR 30,000.- to EUR 40,000.-

Roman School of the late 17th century


A floral still life with a monkey and a parrot, oil on canvas, 81 x 113.5 cm, framed

It has not yet been possible to find a convincing attribution for this still life of extremely high quality. It is a key exemplar of the European fashion for singerie, the depiction of monkeys, a fashion that reached its height during the Late Baroque and Rococco periods. Sophisticated collectors, such as the Duc de Rohan sought to decorate their entire estates in the singerie style

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: 17.10.2012 - 18:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 06.10. - 17.10.2012

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