OMNP takes a look at some of the highlights of Old Master paintings up for auction this week at Christie’s and Sotheby’s in New York.

A fantastic selection of works on both sides, however Sotheby’s is offering a veritable cornucopia from all ages and periods; headed up by a Mannerist masterpiece by Hendrick Goltzius, (lot 167)   a Rembrandt portrait of a woman (lot 194), and a enigmatic portrait of “La Belle Ferronniere” by a follower of Leonardo. The work, which is based off of “Lady of an Ermine” is most likely a portrait of the mistress of Ludovico Sforza, the famous patron of Leonardo. It has caused a stir over whether it may actually be by the master himself. Sotheby’s seems to be betting that someone will take a chance on this work, based on its lofty estimate.

On Christie’s end, OMNP took keen interest in a work by the underrated Luca Giordano (lot 16), and a landscape work Hubert Robert (lot 33),  whose canvases are renowned for their magnificent size. According to Christie’s press release, the work was the largest ever Old Master painting that they have ever auctioned off.

Sotheby’s Sale Old Master Paintings: Thursday  and Friday, January  28th-29th

LOT 167

LOT 167PROPERTY FORMERLY IN THE COLLECTION OF ABRAHAM ADELSBERGER, NüRNBERGHENDRICK GOLTZIUSMülbracht (Bracht-am-Niederrhein) 1558 – 1617 HaarlemJUPITER AND ANTIOPEsigned and dated lower center: HG./ Ao. 1612 and inscribed on the cloth near Antiope’s knee: ANTIOPA.oil on canvas48 by 70 in.; 122 by 178 cm.ESTIMATE 8,000,000 – 12,000,000 USD

LOT 177
PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTION
GIOVANNI BATTISTA GAULLI, CALLED IL BACICCIO
Genoa 1639 – 1709 Rome
THE CONTINENCE OF SCIPIO
oil on canvas laid down on panel
32.8 by 44.3 cm.; 13 by 17½ in
ESTIMATE 80,000 – 120,000 USD

LOT 181
PROPERTY OF THE HAHN FAMILY
FOLLOWER OF LEONARDO DA VINCI, PROBABLY BEFORE 1750
PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN, CALLED “LA BELLE FERRONNIÈRE
inscribed on the reverse M Hacquin (Paintings Restorer to the King of France);
inscribed on the reverse Georges Sortais
oil on canvas, unframed
21 5/8 by 17 1/8 in.; 55 by 43.5 cm.
ESTIMATE 300,000 – 500,000 USD

LOT 182
PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR
ANDREA DEL SARTO
Florence 1486 – 1531
MADONNA AND CHILD
oil on panel
30 by 25 3/4 in.; 76.5 by 65.5 cm.
ESTIMATE 2,000,000 – 3,000,000 USD

LOT 184
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
JUSEPE DE RIBERA, CALLED LO SPAGNOLETTO
Játiva, Valencia 1591 – 1652 Naples
SAINT ONOPHRIUS
signed and dated center right: Jusepe de Ribera, espagnol, F. 1643
oil on canvas
30 by 24 1/2 in.; 76 by 62 cm.
ESTIMATE 400,000 – 600,000 USD

LOT 186
BERNARDO STROZZI
Genoa 1581 – 1644 Venice
THE MADONNA READING, WITH THE CHRIST CHILD AND INFANT SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST
inscribed along the lower edge: AVE VIRGO GLORIOSA
oil on copper
10 by 7 in.; 25.5 by 18 cm.
ESTIMATE 200,000 – 300,000 USD

LOT 188
PROPERTY FROM A FAMILY COLLECTION
JAN HAVICKSZ. STEEN
Leiden 1626 – 1679
THE PROCURESS
signed lower left: JSteen (JS in ligature)
oil on panel
12 1/2 by 10 1/8 in.; 31.8 by 25.7 cm.
ESTIMATE 300,000 – 400,000 USD

LOT 192
ESTIMATE 250,000 – 350,000 USD
WILLEM KALF
Rotterdam 1619 – 1693 Amsterdam
STILL LIFE WITH A SILVER GILT JUG, A WAN-LI PORCELAIN BOWL WITH CANDIED FRUIT AND A PEWTER PLATE WITH A PEELED LEMON
signed lower left: W. Kalf
oil on canvas
30 1/4 by 23 5/8 in.; 76.8 x 60 cm

LOT 194
PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE BRITISH COLLECTOR
REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN
Leiden 1606 – 1669 Amsterdam
PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG WOMAN WITH A BLACK CAP
signed and dated lower right RHL (in ligature) . van R… / 163 (2)
oval (probably cut down to this shape, possibly in the 18th century), oil on canvas on a wood support
27 by 21 in.; 68.7 by 53.5 cm.
ESTIMATE 8,000,000 – 12,000,000 USD

LOT 195
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
GIAMBATTISTA TIEPOLO
Venice 1696 – 1770 Madrid
TIME DISCOVERING TRUTH
oil on canvas, oval
18 by 25 3/8 in.; 46 by 65.5 cm.
ESTIMATE 400,000 – 600,000 USD

LOT 197
PROPERTY OF A SOUTHWEST PRIVATE COLLECTOR
SIR ANTHONY VAN DYCK
Antwerp 1599 – 1641 London
HOLY FAMILY WITH AN ANGEL, PERHAPS THE REST ON THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT
oil on canvas
48 by 38 3/4 in.; 122 by 98.5 cm.
ESTIMATE 1,500,000 – 2,000,000 USD

LOT 199
PROPERTY OF A SOUTHWEST PRIVATE COLLECTOR
CLAUDE GELLÉE, CALLED CLAUDE LORRAIN
Chamagne, Lorraine 1604/5 – 1682 Rome
AN ITALIANATE LANDSCAPE WITH A DROVER AND HIS DOG DRIVING HIS CATTLE ACROSS A FORD, A WATERFALL BEYOND
oil on canvas
14 7/8 by 19 7/8 in.; 37.8 by 50.5 cm.
ESTIMATE 400,000 – 600,000 USD

LOT 204
THE PROPERTY OF MRS. WENDELL CHERRY
FRANCISCO DE ZURBARÁN
Fuente de Cantos, Badajoz 1598 – 1664 Madrid
SAINT DOROTHY, FULL-LENGTH, HOLDING A BASKET OF APPLES AND ROSES
inscribed lower left: S. DOrOTEA
oil on canvas
71 by 40 in.; 180.2 by 101.5 cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000,000 – 4,000,000 USD

LOT 208
JEAN-BAPTISTE GREUZE
Tournus 1725 – 1805 Paris
PORTRAIT OF MADAME VAN WESTRENEN OF TREMAAT
inscribed on a label affixed to the back of the panel: MALAINE Pre. Rue/ et Faubourg Martin/ No. 19 à Parisinscribed in an old hand, in brown ink, on
the same label: Portrait de ma mère/ peint par Greuze 1802/ J. Sawyer
oil on panel
23 1/2 by 19 1/2 in.; 59.7 by 49.5 cm.
ESTIMATE 80,000 – 120,000 USD

LOT 209
JEAN-HONORÉ FRAGONARD
Grasse 1732 – 1806 Paris
A BOY AT A WINDOW STRETCHING OUT HIS ARMS
oil on copper
6 1/4 by 4 5/8 in.; 15.5 by 11.9 cm
ESTIMATE 250,000 – 350,000 USD

LOT 211
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF MRS. CHARLES WRIGHTSMAN’S LONDON RESIDENCE
HUBERT ROBERT
Paris 1733 – 1801
GARDEN SCENE WITH A CANAL
oil on canvas
39 by 57 in.; 99.1 by 144.8 cm.
ESTIMATE 150,000 – 250,000 USD

LOT 215
JEAN-HONORÉ FRAGONARD
Grasse 1732 – 1806 Paris
PEASANT GIRL WITH TWO CHILDREN
oil on canvas
13 1/8 by 17 1/4 in.; 33.5 by 44 cm.
ESTIMATE 150,000 – 200,000 USD

LOT 224
JEAN-BAPTISTE-CAMILLE COROT
Paris 1796 – 1875 Ville d’Avray
CIVITA CASTELLANA, HIGH ROCKS
stamped lower right: VENTE/COROT; red wax seal of the Vente Corot affixed to the stretcher
oil on paper, affixed to canvas
13 3/8 by 19 1/2 in.; 34 by 49.5 cm.

LOT 227
FRANCESCO GUARDI
Venice 1712 – 1793
A CAPRICCIO OF BUILDINGS WITH FIGURES BY A RUINED ARCH
oil on canvas
22 by 16 3/4 in.; 55.9 by 42.5 cm.
ESTIMATE 300,000 – 400,000 USD

LOT 228
PROPERTY OF GORDON GETTY
FRANCESCO GUARDI
Venice 1712 – 1793
THE FESTIVAL OF GIOVEDÌ GRASSO IN THE PIAZZETTA, VENICE
signed with initials at right, on the yellow banner in one of the arches of the Procuratie Nuove F.G.
oil on canvas
12 5/8 by 21 1/4 in.; 32 by 54 cm.
ESTIMATE 1,000,000 – 1,500,000 USD

LOT 229
PROPERTY OF GORDON GETTY
GIOVANNI ANTONIO CANAL, CALLED CANALETTO
Venice 1697 – 1768
THE PIAZZETTA, VENICE, WITH THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE DOGE’S PALACE; THE QUAY OF THE DOGANA, VENICE: A PAIR
a pair, both oil on canvas, laid on panel
the former: 11 by 14 5/8 in.; 27.9 by 37.3 cm; the latter: 10 7/8 by 14 5/8 in.; 27.6 by 37.3 cm.
ESTIMATE 1,500,000 – 2,000,000 USD

LOT 4
The Master of the Antwerp Adoration (active
A triptych: The Adoration of the Magi
oil on panel, shaped top
central panel: 42½ x 30 in. (108 x 76.2 cm.); wings: 41½ x 13¼ in. (105.5 x 33.7 cm.)

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Christie’s Sale Old Master Paintings, Drawings, and Watercolours: Wednesday, January  27th

LOT 6
Lucas Cranach The Elder (Kronach 1472-1553
Bacchus at the Wine Vat
oil on panel
23¼ x 15½ in. (59 x 39.4 cm.)

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LOT 7
Lucas Cranach the Elder (Kronach 1472-1553
Judith and Holofernes
oil on panel
8¼ x 5¾ in. (21 x 14.6 cm.)

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LOT 12
Jacopo da Empoli (Florence 1551-1640)
Adam and Eve with Cain and Abel
oil on panel
38 5/8 x 29¾ in. (98.1 x 75.6 cm.)

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LOT 16
Luca Giordano (Naples 1634-1705)
The Triumph of Bacchus and Neptune and Amphitrite
oil on canvas
47¾ x 74 7/8 in. (121.5 x 190.2 cm.)

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LOT 20
Studio of Georges de La Tour (Vic-sur-Seille
A young boy with a pipe, blowing on a firebrand
oil on canvas
28½ x 23¾ in. (72.3 x 60.3 cm.)

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LOT 22
Jan Steen (Leiden 1626-1679)
A Village Wedding
oil on canvas
27 x 34½ in. (68.6 x 87.6 cm.)

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LOT 23
Jacob Duck (Utrecht c.1600-1667)
An Allegory of Faith
oil on panel
15½ x 15 in. (39.5 x 38.3 cm.)

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LOT 28
Sir Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen, Westphalia
Alexander and Roxana
oil on panel
15¾ x 13 7/8 in. (40 x 35.3 cm.)

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LOT 33
Hubert Robert (Paris 1733-1808)
Le pont sur le torrent
oil on canvas
162 x 242 in. (416 x 616 cm.)

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LOT 107
Jacopo Ligozzi (Verona 1547-1632 Florence)
The Fall of Preveza
pen and brown ink, brown wash, heightened with gold, squared in black chalk
14¼ x 21¼ in. (36 x 54 cm.)

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LOT 115
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (Venice 1696-1770
Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen stamping out heresy, accompanied by the Blessed…
black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash, watermark AS
20 7/8 x 14 3/8 in. (51.8 x 36.5 cm.)

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LOT 160
Eugène-Victor-Ferdinand Delacroix
Studies of the front and hind quarters of a rearing horse
black chalk, pen and brown ink
9 x 11¼ in. (22.8 x 28.6 cm.)

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