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20 - Circle of Adriaen Brouwer
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Circle of Adriaen Brouwer (Flemish, born c. 1605-1638) Caricature of a Man in Profile oil on cradled panel 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (14.6 x 11.4 cm) Property from the Estate of Ambassador J. William Middendorf II, Rhode Island This lot is located in Philadelphia. Framed: 11 1/8 x 9 3/4 x 1 in. Minor deposits of surface dirt and dust. Under UV: minor strokes of inpainting concentrated at extreme edges of the work. Additional images available upon request. Provenance: Private Collection, New York. Thence by descent in the family. Sotheby's, New York, sale of May 22, 2019, Lot 94. Note: Caricatures of this type were popularized by Adriaen Brouwer, whose prolific output exerted a profound influence on his contemporaries and followers. The present work depicts a man in a simple brown costume gazing to his left. With deft simplicity the artist conveys a distinct personality through the sitter’s exaggerated features: a prominent hair-stubbled nose, mischievous grin, and expressive eyes combine to create a striking and memorable profile.
Auction details
Old Master and 19th Century European Art, Including Works from the Collection of Ambassador J. William Middendorf IIAuction house
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