Rochus van Veen (Dutch, 1630-1693) A glossy ibis

watercolour and bodycolour, 49.4 x 33.8cm; mount 63.5 x 48cm; unframed, The biographer Arnold Houbraken stated that Rochus van Veen followed in the footsteps of his relative (either his father or uncle) the celebrated Antwerp painter Otto van Veen (1556-1629), teacher of Pieter Paul Rubens. Celebrated for his highly detailed studies of birds and insects, his contemporary Gerardus van Veen (probably his brother) was a specialist in drawing fish. Condition Report, Condition Report, Stuck down to the mount at the top edge; foxing and brown speckling are present across the sheet. The main image remains undisturbed, with the colours retaining a relatively fresh appearance. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

Estimate:£2,500

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