Nicolaes Maes
(Dordrecht 1634–1693 Amsterdam)
Portrait of a Lady, signed and dated at lower right: Maes/1688,
oil on canvas, 57 x 48 cm, framed
Walther Bernt writes about Maes and his works: “Later on, his art … was likewise dominated by a Flemish influence, above all his portraits, which constitute the vast majority of works in his oeuvre and which began to reveal a dramatic and fashionable tendency towards the end of the century. At the same time, he displayed a preference for mythological or allegorical costumes in the style of antiquity. His backgrounds are usually made up of dark park landscapes with distant views of evening skies. The skilful distribution of light and shade, a beautiful red tone, and softly nuanced hues contribute to a charming treatment of colour...”.
Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556
old.masters@dorotheum.com
17.04.2013 - 18:00
- Realized price: **
-
EUR 14,940.-
- Estimate:
-
EUR 12,000.- to EUR 15,000.-
Nicolaes Maes
(Dordrecht 1634–1693 Amsterdam)
Portrait of a Lady, signed and dated at lower right: Maes/1688,
oil on canvas, 57 x 48 cm, framed
Walther Bernt writes about Maes and his works: “Later on, his art … was likewise dominated by a Flemish influence, above all his portraits, which constitute the vast majority of works in his oeuvre and which began to reveal a dramatic and fashionable tendency towards the end of the century. At the same time, he displayed a preference for mythological or allegorical costumes in the style of antiquity. His backgrounds are usually made up of dark park landscapes with distant views of evening skies. The skilful distribution of light and shade, a beautiful red tone, and softly nuanced hues contribute to a charming treatment of colour...”.
Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556
old.masters@dorotheum.com
|
Buyers hotline
Mon.-Fri.: 10.00am - 5.00pm
old.masters@dorotheum.at +43 1 515 60 403 |
| Auction: | Old Master Paintings |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 17.04.2013 - 18:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 06.04. - 17.04.2013 |
** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT
It is not possible to turn in online buying orders anymore. The auction is in preparation or has been executed already.