Lot 455: Attributed to Jan Pieter Breughel (Antwerp 1628-after 1664 Italy)

Attributed to Jan Pieter Breughel (Antwerp 1628-after 1664 Italy)
Roses, irises, lillies and other flowers in a glass vase on a stone ledge
oil on canvas
62.8 x 49.7 cm.

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We are grateful to Fred Meijer of the RKD, The Hague, for suggesting the attribution after first hand inspection of the painting (verbal communication, 3 February 2009).