International Art Auction

June 20, 2016

LOT 5

Lot 5

After Melchior d’ Hondecoeter (1636-1695)

After Melchior d’ Hondecoeter (1636-1695)
Lot 5 Details
After Melchior d’ Hondecoeter (1636-1695), Dutch

DER WEISSE PFAU (THE WHITE PEACOCK) (WITH PHEASANT, LAPWING, MAGPIE, BROWN SPIDER MONKEY, COCKEREL, BANTAMS AND A GUINEA FOWL IN AN ORNAMENTAL PARKLAND LANDSCAPE)

Oil on canvas; bears signature “M. D’Hondecoeter” on the plinth in centre, given to the artist and titled “De Witte Pauw” to the nameplate
41.5" x 33.5" — 105.4 x 85.1 cm.

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $3,444
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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After Melchior d’ Hondecoeter (1636-1695)
  • After Melchior d’ Hondecoeter (1636-1695)
  • After Melchior d’ Hondecoeter (1636-1695)
Provenance:

Purchased in Amsterdam, NLD, circa 1960, by the mother of the present Private Collection, Ottawa, ON

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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