Lot No. 102


Antonio Balestra


(Verona 1666–1740)
Thetis receiving the armour of Achilles from Vulcan,
oil on canvas, 110.5 x 116.5 cm, framed

Provenance:
Private collection, France;
art market, France;
where acquired by the present owner

We are grateful to Mauro Lucco for endorsing the attribution after examination of the present painting in the original.

The present composition relates to another, inferior version conserved in the Royal Collection, Hampton Court (inv. no. RCIN 404980).

Specialist: Mark MacDonnell Mark MacDonnell
+43 1 515 60 403

old.masters@dorotheum.com

24.04.2024 - 18:00

Estimate:
EUR 25,000.- to EUR 35,000.-

Antonio Balestra


(Verona 1666–1740)
Thetis receiving the armour of Achilles from Vulcan,
oil on canvas, 110.5 x 116.5 cm, framed

Provenance:
Private collection, France;
art market, France;
where acquired by the present owner

We are grateful to Mauro Lucco for endorsing the attribution after examination of the present painting in the original.

The present composition relates to another, inferior version conserved in the Royal Collection, Hampton Court (inv. no. RCIN 404980).

Specialist: Mark MacDonnell Mark MacDonnell
+43 1 515 60 403

old.masters@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Old Master Paintings
Auction type: Saleroom auction with Live Bidding
Date: 24.04.2024 - 18:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 13.04. - 24.04.2024

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