Lot No. 286


Willem van Herp


(Antwerp 1614–1677) Two scenes from Greek mythology, 1. The birth of Erychthonios, 2. The contest between Apollo and Marsyas, oil on copper, each 47.5 x 38 cm, framed

Willem van Herp was a productive genre painter based in Antwerp, who looked primarily to the work of Rubens and Jacob Jordaens. Mythological scenes, such as in the present painting are very rare in his work.

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

old.masters@dorotheum.com

06.10.2009 - 17:00

Realized price: **
EUR 18,600.-
Estimate:
EUR 15,000.- to EUR 18,000.-

Willem van Herp


(Antwerp 1614–1677) Two scenes from Greek mythology, 1. The birth of Erychthonios, 2. The contest between Apollo and Marsyas, oil on copper, each 47.5 x 38 cm, framed

Willem van Herp was a productive genre painter based in Antwerp, who looked primarily to the work of Rubens and Jacob Jordaens. Mythological scenes, such as in the present painting are very rare in his work.

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: 06.10.2009 - 17:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 26.09. - 06.10.2009


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

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