Lot 122: Ernst Stuven (Hamburg 1647/67-1712 Rotterdam)

Ernst Stuven (Hamburg 1647/67-1712 Rotterdam)
Grapes, pomegranates, apricots and other fruit in a niche
with signature 'J.D.De Heem fe' (lower right)
oil on canvas
33 5/8 x 27 1/8 in. (85.4 x 68.8 cm.)

Captain E.G. Spencer-Churchill, The Northwick Rescues, 1912-1961, Evesham, 1961, no. 15.

Captain E.G. Spencer-Churchill, M.C., Northwick Park; (+) Christie's, London, 25 February 1966, lot 66, as 'Jan Davidsz. de Heem' (900 gns. to the present owner).

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