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Adam Frans van der Meulen (1632-1690) Flemish, French

Study of a horse lying on its right side seen from the front

Inscribed: “Van der Meulen f.” 
Red chalk on paper
unframed: 20.5 x 24.5 cm (8 1/8 x 9 5/8 in, irregularly cut)
framed: 42 x 45 cm (16 1/2 x 17 3/4 in)

Provenance: 
Jean-Marc Du Pan (1785–1838), Geneva (L. 1440), passed to his brother
Alexandre-Louis Du Pan (1787–1846);
his sale, Geneva, March 26–28, 1840, included in lots 913–917;
Collection of Marie de Rohan-Chabot, Princess Lucien Murat, Paris;
Collection of Louis Stern;
Aguttes Auction, Paris, 2019, lot 4;
Acquired above by an important private collection, Stockholm.

Essay:
This exquisite red chalk drawing by Adam Frans van der Meulen depicts a horse lying on its right side, viewed from the front. It serves as a preparatory study for the left horse featured in one of the plates from the series of ten etchings titled Horses Wounded in Battle (see image), by Jan van Huchtenberg (1647–1733) after van der Meulen’s drawings. The series was published between 1662 and 1690 under van der Meulen’s supervision (Hollstein 41; Bartsch V. 425; Weigel 1843). 

Adam Frans van der Meulen, best known for his military scenes and landscapes, was granted a royal patent by Louis XIV to have his designs engraved and published. He assembled a team of skilled Flemish and Dutch printmakers, including Adriaen Frans Boudewijns, Abraham Genoels, Jan van Huchtenberg, and Romeyn de Hooghe, to translate his work into prints. The French engraver Robert Bonnart also collaborated with van der Meulen, producing and selling prints under his direction.

Van der Meulen’s designs—many of which depict landscapes, battles, and military life—were engraved and distributed to private clients. His prints were initially sold from his lodgings at the Gobelins Manufactory and later distributed by publishers and merchants. In 1670, he arranged for 13 large-scale engravings representing royal conquests and sieges to be created for the King’s Cabinet, which were later published by the Royal Printing Office in 1679. These engravings solidified his role as a propagandist for Louis XIV, contributing to the Sun King’s iconic image.

This drawing highlights van der Meulen’s masterful observation of anatomy and movement, capturing the vitality and pathos of his equestrian subjects.

Adriaen van Ostade (follower of)

A Woman Dancing to the Music from a Violin

 

oil on oak panel
panel size 10.23 x 15.35 inches (26 x 39 cm)
frame 15.74 x 21.25 inches (40 x 54 cm)
frame included in the price.

Adriaen van Stalbemt (Stalbempt) 1580-1662

Abraham and the Sacrifice of His Son Isaac “Das Opfer des Abraham”

According to the Old Testament, God put Abraham’s faith to the test by commanding him to sacrifice his only son Isaac. Just in the nick of time, an angel of the Lord appeared, forestalling the terrible deed and delivering Abraham from his despair.

Certificate: Dr. Klaus Ertz, signed and dated Lingen 22 December 2020.
The certificate is written in German, below we have published part of the text translated into English:
Is known to me in the original. After thorough examination of this painting, I am convinced that it was painted by the Flemish painter Adriaen van Stalbemt.
The state of preservation of this painting can be described as very good.
Adriaen van Stalbemt, next to Jan Brueghel the Younger probably the most important successor of Jan Brueghel the Elder, took up many of Brueghel's themes and developed them further. Like many of his contemporaries, Stalbemt followed the example of this great role model. At the age of 29 he converted to the Catholic faith. It goes without saying that a painter in Antwerp had to be familiar with the themes of the Christian religion, since it was necessary to fulfill the wishes of his customers. The design of the spatial composition, reminiscent of the early David Vinckboons, which features juxtaposed landscape sections - on the left the dark foreground, on the right the background illuminated by the sun - indicates that this is an early painting, painted during the period from 1605 to 1610. In this painting, Stalbemt reveals himself to be a great artist who was able to skillfully combine different landscape formations such as forest, river and mountains at an early stage of his career. In interlacing all of these landscape parts into one perspective, this composition is very typical of Adriaen van Stalbemt's work.

Literature: Ertz/Nitze-Ertz, Adriaen van Stalbemt, Kritischer Katalog der Gemälde, Zeichnungen und Druckgraphik Lingen 2018.

oil on copper
picture size 8.07 x 9.96 inches (20.5 x 25.3 cm)
frame 14.17 x 15.94 inches (36 x 40.5 cm)
note: Important changes in the composition have been found with an IR camera, please contact us if you want to see the result from those images.

Provenance: Private collection Bavaria (Germany)

Adrianus Eversen (1818‑1897) The Netherlands

A Dutch Canal Town, With Figures and Boats

signed with monogram
oil on canvas
canvas dimensions 13.38 x 18.11 inches (34 x 46 cm
frame 17.71 x 22.44 inches (45 x 57 cm)
the frame is included

Condition:
frame with minor flaws. 

Adrianus Eversen (1818-1897) was an artist who created outstanding paintings of cities, and his works are a time travel back to another era of architecture and urban planning. One of his impressive works is our painting "A Dutch Canal Town, With Figures and Boats,"

This painting depicts a picturesque Dutch canal city, with a canal running through the city center. Eversen skillfully captured the authentic atmosphere of the city by using vivid colors and by depicting people and boats moving along the canal. By using light in a skillful way, he highlights the city's architecture and creates a painting that feels real and alive.

One of the most impressive aspects of Eversen's artwork is his ability to capture the authentic atmosphere and feel of life in these cities. "A Dutch Canal Town, With Figures and Boats" is no exception, and the painting gives us a glimpse into life in this city during the earlier era. His detailed and intricate paintings are like a window into another time, giving us a sense of what it was like to live there at the time.

What makes "A Dutch Canal Town, With Figures and Boats" even more remarkable is that it is a city imagined by Eversen himself. He was a master at depicting cities and their unique atmospheres, and his works are an important part of our history and cultural heritage. By preserving the memory of these cities and their unique architecture, his art helps us understand our heritage and our place in the world.

If you want to experience a fantastic journey back in time and explore another era of urban planning and architecture, then Adrianus Eversen's artwork is truly something for you to discover, and "A Dutch Canal Town, With Figures and Boats" is a perfect example of his ability to create magical and authentic cityscapes.

 

Comparable Sales:

Lempertz (Nov 2020, Auction 1160 Lot 2256)
Adrianus Eversen - At the Westerkerk in Enkhuizen
Final price: 25.000€



Sotheby's (Jul 2021, Auction L21101, Lot 85)
Adrianus Eversen - Figures on a Sunlit Street
Final price: 13.200€

Agnes McIntyre Croxford (exh 1897-1910) British

Friends

oil on canvas
signed A McIntyreCroxford
painted c. 1900
canvas dimensions 16 x 24 inches (41 x 61 cm)
frame 20.86 x 29 inches (53 x 74 cm)

Provenance:
Sotheby's London, lot 1547, 1998;
Christie's London lot 193, Auction 8406;
Stockholms Auktionsverk, lot 1373;
Private Collection Stockholm

Albert Larsson  (1869-1952) Sweden

Twilight Landscape with Windmill and Church, 1891

oil on canvas
signed and dated a.L 91
unframed 31 x 48 cm (12.20 x 18.90 inches)
framed 38 x 54 cm (14.96 x 21.26 inches ​)

Provenance:
A Swedish private collection.

Essay:
"Twilight Landscape with Windmill and Church" is a captivating work by Swedish artist Albert Larsson, painted in 1891 when Larsson was 22 years old. The painting captures a landscape steeped in the quietude of dusk, with a sky ablaze in hues of red and orange, signalling the end of the day. The silhouettes of trees are rendered with astonishing detail against the twilight sky, showcasing Larsson's early mastery of light and shadow.

Dominating the pastoral scene is a traditional windmill, its blades stilled against the sky, alongside the spire of a church that pierces the horizon. These structures, together with the meticulously painted trees, are testaments to the human presence within the natural world, suggesting a harmony between the two.

A notable feature is the small water-filled furrow in the field, which catches the fading light of the sky, creating a pathway of reflection leading the eye through the composition. This detail highlights Larsson's skill in using light to draw attention to elements within his paintings.

Albert Larsson, born on November 4, 1869, in Malmö and passing on August 31, 1952, in Lund, was an artist deeply influenced by his education in Copenhagen at the Art Academy and later at Peder Severin Krøyer's painting school. Settling in Malmö from 1900, Larsson co-founded the Skånska konstnärslaget (Scanian Artists’ Association) and Skånes konstförening (Scanian Art Association). His role as a commissioner for the association's exhibitions across the region was pivotal.

Larsson's oeuvre is most cherished for its mood landscapes, which often capture the ethereal qualities of light over the Scandinavian terrain. His works, including "Moonlight over the Plain" at the Gothenburg Museum of Art and "A Farm at Dusk" at the Malmö Art Museum, exhibit his enduring fascination with the poetic interplay of light and atmosphere. "Twilight Landscape with Windmill and Church" stands as an early indication of his profound ability to evoke mood and place through his art, making it a prized piece for collectors of Scandinavian landscapes.

Albert Liedbeck (1881 - 1955) Sweden

Landscape With Blue Mountains

oil on canvas
canvas dimensions 22.04 x 30.70 inches (56 x 78 cm)
frame 24.40 x 31.67 inches (62 x 83 cm)
signed Alb. Liedbeck

Carl Albert Liedbeck, was born in 1881 in Värmland, Sweden, and died in 1955 in Stockholm.
Liedbeck was a Swedish painter and conservator. He was married to Esther Bachman.
After studying art in Stockholm and a few years in Paris, he worked as a painter and conservator.
He had solo exhibitions in Karlstad, Gothenburg and Linköping in 1942 and in Malmö in 1943.
His art consists of portraits, still lifes and landscapes.

Albert Theodor Gellerstedt (1836-1914) Sweden

The Garden at Sickelsjö, 1883 (Sickelsjö Trädgård, 1883)
 
water color on paper
signed and dated A T.G. 8/6 83   
unframed c. 17 x 27 cm (approx. 6.69 x 10.63 inches)
framed 28 x 38 cm (11.02 x 14.96 inches)

Provenance:
A Swedish private collection. 

Essay:

We are delighted to present a stunning watercolor by the Swedish artist Albert Theodor Gellerstedt. This artwork, titled "Sickelsjö Trädgård" was created on June 8, 1883. The painting beautifully captures a scene from Sickelsjö Manor, an estate located in Arboga Municipality, Västmanland County, near Lake Hjälmaren in the historical Götlunda parish.

Albert Theodor Gellerstedt was a multi-talented Swedish architect, engineer, poet, painter, and graphic artist. Born in Säterbo parish, Västmanland, he pursued his studies in architecture at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, where he later became a professor. Gellerstedt's artistic talents were encouraged by his mentor, Fredrik Wilhelm Scholander, leading him to explore watercolor painting extensively.

Gellerstedt's artistic journey included travels to Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, and Sicily, where he immersed himself in modern architecture and ancient art, gathering inspiration and honing his skills. As an engineer, he collaborated with Gustaf von Heidenstam on designing lighthouses and residential buildings across Sweden.

As an artist, Gellerstedt produced around 1700 watercolors and 600 etchings between 1860 and 1910. His works often depicted architectural views and cityscapes, capturing the essence of Stockholm and its changing landscape. His dedication to watercolor painting earned him the Egron Lundgren Medal in 1887.

Gellerstedt's works are represented in several prestigious institutions, including the Nationalmuseum, Göteborgs konstmuseum, the Royal Library, the Nordic Museum, Kalmar County Museum, Kalmar Art Museum, the Royal Academy of Arts, Norrköping Art Museum, Bohusläns Museum, Gothenburg City Museum, Malmö Museum, and Helsingborg Museum.

Alfred Ekstam (1878-1935) Mangskog, Sweden

Front: Art Nouveau Landscape
Back: Winter Landscape, Tobyn, Knaggen?

reversible oak frame by Christer Björkman. 
frame dimensions 84 x 100 cm

Provenance: 
Anna och Edward Karlsson, Mangskog

Alfred Ekstam, a renowned artist from Mangskog, Sweden, is known for his exquisite landscape paintings. We are excited to present this painting by Ekstam, which is extra special because it is painted on both sides, offering two beautiful landscapes in one, with a reversible frame that can be turned over without having to take it down from the wall.

On one side, you will be mesmerized by a stunning  Art Nouveau landscape with a purple tone, featuring a mountain in the background, a lake, and trees in the foreground with shades of yellow, red, and green. On the other side, you will see a winter landscape with five red houses, likely to be Ekstam's own farm in Knaggen. The winter scene showcases sun rays shining down on the houses, with a white and green tone.

Ekstam was known for his self-criticism, he took a long time to complete his paintings and he preferred to keep his beautiful creations for himself, resulting in the creation of only around 50 landscape paintings in total.

Ekstam's artistic talent was honed during his time in Rackstadkolonin, a colony of artists who gathered in the early 1900s in Värmland, Sweden. He was trained by the famous Swedish painter Gustaf Fjaestad. Ekstam's works are known for their ability to capture the beauty of nature with incredible detail and precision.

In summary, Alfred Ekstam's painting of an Art Nouveau Landscape on one side and a winter landscape with five red houses on the other is an extraordinary piece of art that captures the beauty of nature with intricate details. With its unique double-sided feature, it is sure to be a conversation starter and a prized possession for any art lover. Don't miss out on the chance to own this stunning piece by one of Sweden's most talented Värmland painters.