Lot No. 178


Jacques Courtois, called Il Borgognone


(Saint Hippolyte 1621–1676 Rome) A skirmish between Christian and Osman horsemen, oil on canvas, 107 x 199 cm, framed,

This painting has been confirmed by Giovanni Mariacher as an autograph, characteristic work by the painter of battle scenes, Jacques Courtois, called Il Borgognone. Thieme?Becker says of the productive artist, "Courtois’ battle scenes, which mostly depict skirmishes on horseback..., were highly valued and admired by his contemporaries due to their immediate freshness and the liveliness of conception and treatment, as well as the masterly way in which he captured the atmosphere of the events...”.

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

old.masters@dorotheum.com

21.04.2010 - 18:00

Realized price: **
EUR 30,800.-
Estimate:
EUR 25,000.- to EUR 30,000.-

Jacques Courtois, called Il Borgognone


(Saint Hippolyte 1621–1676 Rome) A skirmish between Christian and Osman horsemen, oil on canvas, 107 x 199 cm, framed,

This painting has been confirmed by Giovanni Mariacher as an autograph, characteristic work by the painter of battle scenes, Jacques Courtois, called Il Borgognone. Thieme?Becker says of the productive artist, "Courtois’ battle scenes, which mostly depict skirmishes on horseback..., were highly valued and admired by his contemporaries due to their immediate freshness and the liveliness of conception and treatment, as well as the masterly way in which he captured the atmosphere of the events...”.

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: 21.04.2010 - 18:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 10.04. - 21.04.2010


** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT

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