Oct 19, 2023 11:00 EST
Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints
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Circle of the Francken Family
Flemish, 17th Century
Paul and Barnabas at Lystra
Bears the date Anno 1644 within a cartouche affixed to the end of the altar
Oil on canvas
33 1/2 x 43 1/4 inches (85 x109.9 cm)
The story depicted here is described in Acts 14:8-19. Saint Paul and his companion Barnabas, while preaching in Asia Minor, came to the town of Lystra. Soon after their arrival, Paul healed a lame man, a miracle that so impressed the citizens of the town that they thought that the two men must be the gods Zeus and Hermes. Hearing of this, the priest of Zeus brought oxen and garlands to the city gates to sacrifice to them. When Paul and Barnabas understood what was happening, they tore their clothing in distress and ran among the crowd, protesting that they were merely human beings who had come to preach the Christian gospel. The assembled people were so incensed by this that they stoned Paul to unconsciousness, dragged his body out of the city, and left him for dead. Fortunately, he soon recovered, and the next day he and Barnabas left Lystra to preach in another town.
Sold for $756
Estimated at $1,000 - $3,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Flemish, 17th Century
Paul and Barnabas at Lystra
Bears the date Anno 1644 within a cartouche affixed to the end of the altar
Oil on canvas
33 1/2 x 43 1/4 inches (85 x109.9 cm)
The story depicted here is described in Acts 14:8-19. Saint Paul and his companion Barnabas, while preaching in Asia Minor, came to the town of Lystra. Soon after their arrival, Paul healed a lame man, a miracle that so impressed the citizens of the town that they thought that the two men must be the gods Zeus and Hermes. Hearing of this, the priest of Zeus brought oxen and garlands to the city gates to sacrifice to them. When Paul and Barnabas understood what was happening, they tore their clothing in distress and ran among the crowd, protesting that they were merely human beings who had come to preach the Christian gospel. The assembled people were so incensed by this that they stoned Paul to unconsciousness, dragged his body out of the city, and left him for dead. Fortunately, he soon recovered, and the next day he and Barnabas left Lystra to preach in another town.
Glue relined. Scattered restoration, to reinforce contours, shadows, and other dark areas. The date reinforced.
Frame measurement 42 1/2 x 53 1/4 inches (108 x 135.3 cm)
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Auction: Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints, Oct 19, 2023
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Auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints on October 19, 2023
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Works by European Artists from the Renaissance through the 19th Century
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We Invite You to Contact Us for Complimentary Auction Estimates for Your Old Master & 19th Century Paintings & Drawings
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle presented an auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints on October 19, 2023 that saw spirited bidding on a wide range of works from prominent collections and distinguished estates. Offerings included landscapes, still lifes, portraits and religious subjects by European artists from the Renaissance through the 19th century.
Highlighting the sale was a Flemish portrait of a soldier dating to around 1500 that attracted determined trans-Atlantic competition, driving the painting far over its $3,000-5,000 estimate to achieve $75,600. Once thought to be by the Antwerp master Quentin Massys, although now believed to be by an unrecorded artist of the period, it came with a solid publication history and a distinguished provenance from the family of the Earls Amherst. One remarkable feature was its elaborate frame ornamented with carved military paraphernalia, which was added to the piece around 1810 when it was presented as a gift to Lord Jeffrey Amherst.
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