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Mar. 27, 2025
Laurens Craen, um 1620 – 1665/71 Middelburg
Est: €20,000 - €30,000
STILLLEBEN MIT RÖMER- UND STANGENGLAS, UMGEBEN VON CITRUSFRÜCHTEN UND RAUCHUTENSILIEN Öl auf Leinwand. 63 x 71 cm. Das Gemälde, war mehrfach in bedeutenden Sammlungen und Ausstellungen vertreten, sowie in den jeweiligen Katalogen abgebildet. Die hellfarbigen Zitronen, die tönerne Glutschale und die Meerschaumpfeife treten leuchtend aus dem dunklen Grund auf. Die Gläser, um die sich ein Weinlaub-Zweig schlingt, treten im Dunkel des Hintergrundes zurück, was der Gesamterscheinung des Bildes einen geheimnisvollen Charakter verleiht. Der Glanz von Glas und Metallplatte in meisterlicher Malerei. Von besonderem Interesse ist das Tabak-Wickelpapier links im Bild, auf dem fein geschriebener Text zu erkennen ist „R ./ Taback / I. / H.“ (Schriftbild vergleichbar mit einem Brief von Craen an Constantijn Huygens 1648, Kgl. Bibliothek, KA 42 aa, nr. 95). Das bekannte Oevre des Malers ist nicht allzu groß. Nicolaas R. A. Vroom nannte 1980 lediglich sechs Gemälde (s. Lit.). Dagegen berichtet Sam Segal von etwa zwanzig Bildern. Laurens Craen ist für 1649 in Middelburg tätig nachgewiesen, wo er für den Hof in Den Haag wirkte. Sein Frühwerk ab der 1540-er Jahre zeigt den Einfluss von Jan Davidsz. de Heem (1606-1984). Es wird angenommen, dass Johannes Borman (tätig um 1658) als Schüler Craens Einflüsse übernommen hat. Provenienz: Wohl: R. H. Ward, London, 1932. Wohl: D. A. Hoogendijk & Co., Amsterdam, 1932. A.S. Drey, London, München, NY, 1932, (nach Doku. RKD). Gallery Mortimer Brandt, New York (nach Doku. Frick-Collection). S. Hartveld, N. Y. (wie vorig). Von da erworben von S. u. Mary van Berg, NY, 1947 (Doku. Frick-Collection). Privatsammlungen Schweiz (Ausstell. 1980). Sotheby´s London, 30. 11. 1983, Lot 83 (als Hubert van Ravensteyn). Schwarz Fine Paintings Philadelphia 2002 (nach Doku. RKD). Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, N. Y. 2007 - 2009. Literatur: Nicolaas R.A. Vroom, De Schilders van het Monochrome Banketje, Amsterdam 1945, S.122, Nr. 107, abgebildet S/W Seite 123 (als von Laurens Craen). Mary Van Berg, The van Berg Collection of Paintings, NY 1947, S. 48 (als von Laurens Craen) mit S/W Abb. Niclaas R.A. Vroom, A Modest Message as intimated by the painters of the Monochrome Banketje, Interbook International B.V., Schiedam 1980, Band I, S. 241, Nr. 199, Abb. 326, abgebildet S/W S. 242, Abb. 326, Band II, S. 44, Nr. 199, Abb. 326 (als von Laurens Craen). Sam Segal, Still-lifes by Middleburg painters, Laurens Craen in: Masters of Middleburg, Kunsthandel K. & V. Waterman B.V., Amsterdam 1984, S. 83, fn. 1 (als von Laurens Craen). Ausstellungen: Wohl: Zeeldzame meesters uit de 17e eeuw, Kunsthandel Hoogendijk, Amsterdam 15. Juni - 16. Juli 1932, Katalognr. 19. (als von Laurens Craen, signiert oben rechts) (nach R. A. Vroom, 1980, op. cit. infra). Mortimer Brandt Gallery, New York 22. Nov.-Dez. 1941. (nach Dok. Frick Collection). An Exhibition of Three Centuries of Flower and Still-life Painting, Marshall Spink Ltd., London19. Nov. - 28. Jan 1981, Nr. 18. (als von Hubert van Ravesteyn). Portraits and Other Recent Acquisitions, Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York 2008, Nr. 12 (als von Laurens Crean). (14318611) Laurens Craen, ca. 1620 – 1665/71 Middelburg STILL LIFE WITH ROEMER AND STANGENGLAS SURROUNDED BY CITRUS FRUIT AND SMOKING ACCESSORIES Oil on canvas. 63 x 71 cm. The painting has been represented several times in important collections and exhibitions, as well as in the respective catalogs. Of particular interest is the tobacco wrapping paper on the left of the painting, on which the finely written text “R ./ Taback / I. / H.” can be seen (typeface comparable to a letter from Craen to Constantijn Huygens 1648, Royal Library, KA 42 aa, no. 95). The painter’s known oeuvre is not very large. In 1980, Nicolaas R. A. Vroom only named six paintings (see Lit.). By contrast, Sam Segal lists around twenty paintings. Provenance: Probably R. H. Ward, London, 1932. Probably D. A. Hoogendijk & Co., Amsterdam, 1932. A.S. Drey, London, Munich, NY, 1932, corresponding with RKD. Gallery Mortimer Brandt, New York (Documented Frick-Collection). S. Hartveld, N. Y. (as before). Acquired from there by S. u. Mary van Berg, NY, 1947 (Documented Frick-Collection). Private collection, Switzerland (exhibition 1980). Sotheby’s London, 30 November 1983, lot 83 (there listed as Hubert van Ravensteyn). Schwarz Fine Paintings Philadelphia 2002 (RKD). Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, N. Y. 2007 – 2009. Literature: Nicolaas R.A. Vroom, De Schilders van het Monochrome Banketje, Amsterdam 1945,p. 122, no. 107, with monochrome ill. p. 123 (as by Laurens Craen). Mary van Berg, The van Berg Collection of Paintings, NY 1947, p. 48 (as by Craen) with monochrome ill. Nicolaas R. A. Vroom, A Modest Message as Intimated by the Painters of the ‘Monochrome Banketje’, Schiedam 1980, vol. I, p. 241, no. 199. fig. 326, with monochrome ill. p. 242, fig. 326, vol. II, p. 44, no. 199, fig. 326 (as by Laurens Craen). Sam Segal, Still-lifes by Middleburg painters, Laurens Craen, in: Masters of Middleburg, Kunsthandel K. & V. Waterman B.V., Amsterdam 1984, p. 83, fn. 1 (as by Laurens Craen). Exhibitions: Probably Amsterdam, Kunsthandel Hoogendijk, Zeeldzame meesters uit de 17e eeuw, 15.06.-16.07.1932, cat. no. 19 (as by Laurens Craen, signed top right) (after R. A. Vroom, 1980, op. cit. infra). New York, Mortimer Brandt Gallery, 22 nov.-20 dec 1941 (after doc. Frick Collection). London, Marshall Spink Ltd., 19 November – 28 January 1981. (as Hubert van Ravesteyn). New York, Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, Portraits and Other Recent Acquisitions, 2007 – 2009, no 12 (as Laurens Craen).
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
Oct. 29, 2024
LAURENS CRAEN (LA HAYE 1620-1663⁄1670 MIDDELBOURG). Nature morte au passgla
Est: €10,000 - €15,000
LAURENS CRAEN (LA HAYE 1620-1663⁄1670 MIDDELBOURG). Nature morte au passglass et au roemer entouré de vrilles de vigne disposés.... huile sur panneau transposé sur toile 63 x 71 cm (24 7⁄8 x 28 in.).
Christie's
Sep. 20, 2024
LAURENS CRAEN
Est: CHF8,000 - CHF12,000
LAURENS CRAEN (The Hague circa 1620–1663/1670 Middelburg) Still life with grapes on a wooden table. Oil on panel. 41.5 × 57 cm. Provenance: - With Helbing, Munich, 1903, Nr. 10, ill. - European private collection. Literature: Hugo Helbing: Gemälde Alter Meister, Katalog XLI, Munich 1903, p. 4, cat. no. 10 (as Jan Davidz. de Heem, ill. erroneously listed as B. van der Ast). Our thanks to Dr Fred G. Meijer who has confirmed the authenticity of this work on the basis of a photograph. ------------------------------------------------- LAURENS CRAEN (Den Haag um 1620–1663/1670 Middelburg) Stillleben mit Trauben auf einem Holztisch. Öl auf Holz. 41,5 × 57 cm. Provenienz: - Kunsthandel Helbing, München, 1903, Nr. 10, mit Abb. - Europäische Privatsammlung. Literatur: Hugo Helbing: Gemälde Alter Meister, Katalog XLI, München 1903, S. 4, Kat.-Nr. 10 (als Jan Davidz. de Heem, Abb. irrtümlich als B. van der Ast bezeichnet). Dr. Fred G. Meijer bestätigt die Eigenhändigkeit anhand einer Fotografie, wofür wir ihm danken.
Koller Auctions
Jul. 09, 2021
LAURENS CRAEN (THE HAGUE 1620-1663/1670 MIDDELBURG) Grapes and a lemon on a
Est: £12,000 - £18,000
LAURENS CRAEN (THE HAGUE 1620-1663/1670 MIDDELBURG) Grapes and a lemon on a tazza, with oranges on a ledge in a sculpted stone... oil on panel 24 x 18 ½ in. (61 x 47 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 17, 2020
LAURENS CRAEN (THE HAGUE 1620-1663/1670 MIDDELBURG) - Grapes and a lemon on a tazza, with oranges on a ledge in a sculpted stone niche
Est: £20,000 - £30,000
LAURENS CRAEN (THE HAGUE 1620-1663/1670 MIDDELBURG) Grapes and a lemon on a tazza, with oranges on a ledge in a sculpted stone niche insdistinctly signed '[Cr]aen f. A o...' (lower centre) oil on panel 24 x 18 1/2 in. (61 x 47 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 15, 2016
Laurens Craen (The Hague 1620-1663/70 Peaches, plums, figs, apric
Est: €7,000 - €10,000
Laurens Craen (The Hague 1620-1663/70 Peaches, plums, figs, apricots, dates and grapes hanging from a blue ribbon... oil on panel 40.5 x 28.7 cm.
Christie's
Dec. 10, 2015
LAURENS CRAEN | A still life with fruit hanging from a blue ribbon tied to a hook
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
oil on oak panel
Sotheby's
Jun. 18, 2013
LAURENS CRAEN, (DUTCH C.1620 - C.1670), STILL LIFE WITH LOBSTER
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
LAURENS CRAEN (dutch c.1620 - c.1670)/span STILL LIFE WITH LOBSTER Signed 'Laurens Craen f' center left, oil on canvas 26 x 33 1/2 in. (66 x 85.1cm) provenance: /spanW.H. Patterson, London. Purchased from the above, 1962. Private Collection, England.
Freeman's | Hindman
Apr. 01, 2012
Laurens CRAEN (c.1620-1665/71) Nature morte aux fruits, insectes et escargot sur
Est: €8,000 - €12,000
Laurens CRAEN (c. 1620-1665/71) Nature morte aux fruits, insectes et escargot sur un entablement, signé vers le centre à droite vers le haut. Panneau parqueté.
Hôtel des Ventes d'Enghien
Jan. 27, 2011
LAURENS CRAEN
Est: $200,000 - $300,000
LAURENS CRAEN THE HAGUE (?) CIRCA 1620 - 1670 MIDDELBURG STILL LIFE WITH A LOBSTER ON A PEWTER PLATE, LEMONS, GRAPES, APRICOTS, OYSTERS AND A GOLD-MOUNTED BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN EWER, ALL ON A WOODEN TABLE TOP WITH A SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY signed and dated lower left: Laurens Craen f. / 1653 oil on panel 24 by 29 1/2 in.; 61 by 74.9 cm.
Sotheby's
Jan. 26, 2011
Laurens Craen (active circa 1643-1664)
Est: $150,000 - $250,000
Laurens Craen (active circa 1643-1664) A lobster, apricots and plums in a wan-li kraak porcelain bowl with a wine glass, an ewer and vine leaves on a partly draped table signed and dated 'Laurens Craen.f Ao. 1657' (lower left) oil on panel 21 x 23 3/8 in. (53.5 x 59.5 cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 28, 2010
LAURENS CRAEN
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
STILL LIFE OF HAZELNUTS, GRAPES, OYSTERS AND OTHER FOODS ON A DRAPED TABLE signed and dated upper right: Laurens Craen Fecit 63 [with a later addition of the number '5'; see note]
Sotheby's
Jun. 24, 2009
Laurens Craen , La Haye vers 1620 - vers 1663/70 Middelbourg Nature morte de raisins, citrons, abricots, écrevisse et coffret de velours bleu sur un entablement en bois près d'une fenêtre Laurens Craen ; A still life with grapes, lemons, apricots,
Est: €60,000 - €80,000
Indistinctement signé en bas à droite, sur l'entablement: Lau [...] Huile sur panneau
Sotheby's
Nov. 07, 2001
Laurens Craen (active circa 1643-1664)
Est: $31,320 - $47,850
A lobster on a pewter plate, a crayfish, a vine decorating a Delft earthenware jug and a fa‡on-de-Venise wine glass on a draped table signed and dated Laurens.Craen.f.164(3?) centre right oil on panel 59.8 x 74.1 cm PROVENANCE with Douwes, Amsterdam, 1944, from whom acquired by the mother of the late owner. LITERATURE N.R.A.Vroom, De schilders van het monochrome banketje, 1945, no.108, fig.177. W.Bernt, The Netherlandish Painters of the Seventeenth Century, 1969, I, no.269, ill. N.R.A.Vroom, A modest message etc., 1980, II, p.45, no.201; I, p.139, fig.183. E.Gemar-Koeltzsch, Holl„ndische Stillebenmaler im 17.Jahrhundert, 1995, II, p.272, no.86/1, ill. NOTES The present picture is one of only two dated still lifes by the artist; the other, signed and dated 1646, is in the collection of Van Aerde, Leerdam (E. Gemar-Koeltzsch, op.cit., p.272, no.86/2). These two pictures are likely to be early works; their compositions reveal the influence of Jan Davidsz. de Heem. Little is known about the artist, his sure output consists of twenty pictures. SALESROOM NOTICE Please note that there is additional literature: Fred Meyer in Saur Allgemeines Knstlerlexikon, XXII, 1999, p.132, as dated 1646 or 1648.
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