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Dutch, probably 18th c.
Painting of a Dutch Gentleman (possibly Cornelis Backer), 17th or 18th c.
oil on canvas
A large portrait of a distinguished gentleman in 17th c. attire with long blond hair, tightly grasping his gloves, a symbol of his social status. He resembles a man named Cornelis Backer (1633-1681) who served as a councillor, an alderman, and the colonel of the Amsterdam militia. His large mantle is topped with a large and wide exquisite lace collar, popularly worn in 17th c. Amsterdam. A heraldic symbol is painted in the upper right quadrant that features a small and faintly painted yellow duck.
Set in a carved and ornately decorated large painted wood frame.
35 x 28 inches; 37 x 43 inches (overall with frame)
Dutch, probably 18th c.
Painting of a Dutch Gentleman (possibly Cornelis Backer), 17th or 18th c.
oil on canvas
A large portrait of a distinguished gentleman in 17th c. attire with long blond hair, tightly grasping his gloves, a symbol of his social status. He resembles a man named Cornelis Backer (1633-1681) who served as a councillor, an alderman, and the colonel of the Amsterdam militia. His large mantle is topped with a large and wide exquisite lace collar, popularly worn in 17th c. Amsterdam. A heraldic symbol is painted in the upper right quadrant that features a small and faintly painted yellow duck.
Set in a carved and ornately decorated large painted wood frame.
35 x 28 inches; 37 x 43 inches (overall with frame)
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Unknown , Dutch probably 18th c., Painting of a Dutch Gentleman (possibly Cornelis Backer), 17th or
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Spring Gallery Auction (Session 2)
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