Attr. Bartholomeus Van Der Helst, Portrait Of A Gentleman

Attr. Bartholomeus Van Der Helst, Portrait Of A GentlemanAn exceptionally fine 17th century portrait of a gentleman attributed to Dutch painter, Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613 1670). This exquisite piece is a masterclass by one of Amsterdams most illustrious artists. Note the attention to detail, particularly in the handling of the hair and skin. The skin tones are hyper realistic and probably applied in thin glazes. Fortunately, to support the attribution, the portrait has some interesting provenance

Housed in its original frame and signed in the lower right

Light craquelure in areas but otherwise good

has rendered the various fungi with skill and a keen attention to detail

David Cox Senior (1783-1859) so it’s plausible that the artist knew him

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 22½” x 29½” / 57cm x 75cmYear of creation: 1841Provenance: FranceCondition: Craquelure throughout but the paint layer seems stable

Wilhelm Gdanietz (1893-1969) led a difficult life but overcame the odds to become a very successful painter

The sound of the working mill gently rumbles away against the backdrop of beautiful rural scenery

735 achieved for ‘Drève à Overyssche’ at an auction in Belgium in 1996

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 21” x 25” / 54cm x 63cmYear of creation: c

Brunet has observed the light particularly well as it falls across her shoulder

He travelled extensively to further his art education and exhibited all over Europe

they were often bought from fairs or markets directly from the artist or their assistant