Lot 211: Jan Adriensz. van Staveren (Leiden c. 1625-1668)

Portrait of a lady, half-length, in oriental costume; and Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in oriental costume
oil on panel, oval
7 x 5 1/4 in. (17.8 x 13.3 cm.)
a pair (2)

with J. & S. Goldschmidt, Frankfurt am Main, from whom purchased by Mrs. W.H. Stark on 10 June 1927, as 'Gerard Dou'.

PROPERTY FROM THE NELDA C. AND H.J. LUTCHER STARK FOUNDATION, SOLD TO BENEFIT THE ACQUISITIONS FUND

Werner Sumowski (Gemälde der Rembrandt Schüler, V, Landau/Pfalz, 1983, p. 3116, no. 2160) lists a second version of the present compositions (sold, Sotheby's, London, 11 December 1985, lot 111, £7,800=$11,388). A third rectangular version of the Portrait of a Gentleman is in the J.G. Johnson Collection, Philadelphia Museum of Art.

This lot has no reserve
Tax exempt