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Democritus Laughing & Heraclitus Weeping

Stock No

TSFS1121

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2016
  • £1,895.00 Pair
  • €2,156 Euro
  • $2,336 US Dollar

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Item Description

A odd pair of portraits very much in the manner of John (Tim Bobbin) Collier the Lancashire Hogarth.

The paintings portray Democritus Laughing and Heraclitus Weeping, taken from the original image by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669. Later again portrayed by R. Gaywood as a etching and published by John Overton London circa 1660.

The paintings are housed on their original lap jointed stretchers and very primitive bullnose frames, two sections have been lost and replaced.

18th century in age, English in origins

Age related wear, abrasions and craquelure a small tear in the canvas to Democritus

each portrait is 72/78/5cm

 

Item Info

Seller Location

Norfolk, England

Period

18th Century & Earlier

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Norfolk, England

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)797 2775824

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