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Auction 92, Lot 419

"A Gale [together with] A Calm", Velde, Willem van de

Subject: Ships

Period: 1700 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.5 x 9 inches
26.7 x 22.9 cm
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Fine set of copper engravings by M. Sallieth from a painting (in the collection of Thomas Pratt Esq.) by Dutch artist Willem van de Velde. The first depicts fishing boats and ships preparing for a coming storm, while the second depicts the same area on a lovely clam day, with fishermen preparing their boats.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $300

Closed on 9/13/2000

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