Lot 44: Jhr Jacob Carel Martens (1817-1872) with his daughters: preparing for a ride

Willem de Famars Testas (Dutch, 1834-1896)
Jhr Jacob Carel Martens (1817-1872) with his daughters: preparing for a ride
signed and dated 'W.Testas ft 1863.' (lower right)
oil on canvas
50 x 70 cm.

Leeuwarden, Fries Museum, In het zadel, Het Nederlands ruiterportret van 1550 tot 1900 , 7 December-20 January 1980, cat.no. 85, ill., as: Jhr Jacob Carel Martens (1817-1872) met zijn twee dochters.

Kunsthandel Simonis & Buunk, Ede, where acquired by the present owner.

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