Lot 131: Jan Spaan (? c. 1742-1828 Amsterdam)

Jan Spaan (? c. 1742-1828 Amsterdam)
The Oude Schans canal with the tower of Montelbaan, Amsterdam
signed and dated 'JSpaan 1765' ('JS' linked, lower left)
oil on panel
10 x 13 in. (25.4 x 33 cm.)

with Williams & Son, London.

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
The Montelbaan gun tower was built in 1516 to guard the Oude Schans canal, and its octagonal steeple was added in 1606 to a design by Hendrick de Keyser. It became an important addition to the city's sky-line, and was painted by numerous artists including Rembrandt.