Gerard Houckgeest
(The Hague 1600–1661 Bergen op Zoom)
A palace on a southern harbour promenade in the evening light,
signed with monogram lower left: GH,
oil on panel, 48,8 x 65 cm, framed
As a pupil of Bartholomeus van Bassen, Houckgeest was one of the most important painters of architectural scenes of the Delft school alongside Emanuel de Witte and Hendrick van Vliet. The present painting is a good example of his work. Houckgeest was also active at the residence of the Stadhouder in The Hague, where he designed the important tapestries for the Assembly Hall of the States General. Many of his works are held today at the Mauritshuis in The Hague.
Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556
old.masters@dorotheum.com
24.04.2018 - 17:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 7,500.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 6,000.- to EUR 8,000.-
Gerard Houckgeest
(The Hague 1600–1661 Bergen op Zoom)
A palace on a southern harbour promenade in the evening light,
signed with monogram lower left: GH,
oil on panel, 48,8 x 65 cm, framed
As a pupil of Bartholomeus van Bassen, Houckgeest was one of the most important painters of architectural scenes of the Delft school alongside Emanuel de Witte and Hendrick van Vliet. The present painting is a good example of his work. Houckgeest was also active at the residence of the Stadhouder in The Hague, where he designed the important tapestries for the Assembly Hall of the States General. Many of his works are held today at the Mauritshuis in The Hague.
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: | 24.04.2018 - 17:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 14.04. - 24.04.2018 |
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