Democritus Laughing & Heraclitus Weeping
Stock No
TSFS1121
2016
- £1,895.00 Pair
- €2,161 Euro
- $2,321 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
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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