Lot 57: Cornelis Kruys (Haarlem c. 1619/20-1660 Schiedam)

Cornelis Kruys (Haarlem c. 1619/20-1660 Schiedam)
A silver beaker, a herring on a pewter plate, a 'wan-li' bowl with olives and a 'Roemer', all on a partially draped table
oil on panel
50.6 x 60.8 cm.

(Possibly) Beurnonville, Paris, as 'Pieter Claesz'.

Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the Hammer Price of each lot sold at the following rates: 29.75% of the Hammer Price of each lot up to and including €20,000, plus 23.8% of the Hammer Price between €20,001 and €800.000, plus 14.28% of any amount in excess of €800.000. Buyer’s premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.
We are grateful to Mr Fred Meijer of the RKD, The Hague, for confirming the attribution after first hand inspection (verbal communication, 12 February 2010).