The auction is led by three important private collections formed as early as 1650 and constituting 16th- and 17th-century Italian, Dutch and Flemish paintings by some of the greatest artists of their time. Highlights of these collections include an enchanting portrait of two brothers by one of the greatest of all portraitists, Titian and his workshop. Other highlights include Pieter Brueghel the Younger’s beautifully preserved Return from the Kermesse and a jewel of a flower still life by Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder.What: Old Masters Evening SaleWhere: Sotheby’s, 34-35 New Bond Street, London W1S 2RT UKWhen: Dec 7, 7:00 PM GMTPublic viewing: Dec 6, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM GMT; Dec 7, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMTTop Lots of the Sale:*An oil on oak painting by Pieter Brueghel the Younger (Brussels 1564-1637/8 Antwerp) titled “Return from the Kermesse,” measured at 50 x 79 cm. Estimate: £2,000,000 - £3,000,000 (US$ 2,453,400 – US$3,680,100)*An oil on canvas painting by Tiziano Vecellio, called Titian, and Workshop (Pieve di Cadore circa 1485/90-1576 Venive) titled “Portrait of Two Boys” (Said to be members of the Pesaro Family), measured at 91.5 x 77 cm. Estimate: £1,000,000 - £1,500,00 (US$ 1,226,700 – US$1,840,050)*An oil on copper painting by Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder (Antwerp 1573-1621 The Hague), Still Life of Tulips, Wild Roses, Cyclamen, Yellow Ranunculus, Forget-me-not and Other Flowers, in a Glass Beaker, measured at 19.4 x 12.9 cm. Estimate: £800,000 - £1,200,000 (US$ 981,360 – US$ 1,472,040)*A Gabella panel, tempera and gold on poplar panel painting by Master of the Osservanza (Active in Siena during the second quarter of the 15th century), titled “The Flagellation,” measured at 45 x 30.5 cm. Estimate: £400,000 - £600,000 (US$ 490,680 – US$ 736,020)*An oil on canvas painting by George Romney (Dalton 1734 – 1802 Kendal), Portrait of Peter Woodhouse (B. 1745), Full-length, wearing a Red coat, with his Black and White Pointer, a Gun and a Brace of Grey Partridges, a view of Warton Crag, Lancaster, Beyond, measured at 196 x 128.5 cm. Estimate: £300,000 - £500,000 (US$ 368,010 – US$ 613,350)For details, visit: http://www.sothebys.com/enClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.
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