Pieter BRUEGHEL II (c.1564-1637/38) The Wedding Gifts Oil on oak panel, two boards not parqueted 43 x 58,2 cm We thank Mr. Klaus Ertz for confirming the authenticity of our work after a visual examination. A certificate will be provided to the buyer. Our version, of beautiful quality of execution, has also remained with an old varnish on its original oak panel in a superb state of conservation. PROVENANCE Acquired by the former owner in 1957 from Paul Page, an antique dealer in Moulins as Pieter Brueghel II Sold to the town hall of Parigné, at the request of Maître BIHR, notary in St Aubin du Cormier

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