Follower of Jan Steen

(Dutch, 1626–1679)

Couple Conversing in an Arbor, 1669

oil on canvas

signed Steen and dated (center right)

14 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches.

Provenance:

J.&S. Goldschmidt, Frankfurt am Main

Mrs. W.H. Stark, purchased from the above, December 12, 1927 (as 'Jan Steen')

Thence by descent

The Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation

Sold: Christie's, New York, May 25, 2005, Lot 205

Judson Galleries, North Barrington, Illinois

According to the Goldschmidt invoice, the present composition had been given a certificate of authentication by Cornelis Hofstede de Groot, stating that it was by Jan Steen. The invoice and certificate are now lost.

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Couple Conversing in an Arbor

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