Simon van der Does

Lot 261: Five studies of the head of a sheep

Name: Five studies of the head of a sheep
Brand: Christie's
SKU: 6aa031e300

Est: €1,000 EUR - €1,500 EURSold:

Christie'sAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecember 10, 2014

Item Overview

Description

Simon van der Does (1653-after 1718) Five studies of the head of a sheep with inscription 'Van Der Does' oil on paper 8¾ x 13½ in. (22 x 34.6 cm.)

Dimensions

22 x 34.6 cm.

Artist or Maker

Simon van der Does

Notes

Traditionally given to an anonymous follower of Jacob van der Does (1623-1673), this drawing is probably in fact by his son Simon. Like his father, Simon frequently painted sheep, and heads very similar to those in the present sketch appear in his finished paintings.

Auction Details

The I.Q. van Regteren Altena Collection Part II. Dutch and Flemish Drawings from 1500-1900

Christie's

December 10, 2014, 11:00 AM CET

Cornelis Schuytstraat 57, Amsterdam, 1071 JG, NL

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