Gerard Pietersz. van Zijl (Haarlem c. 1607-1665 Amsterdam)
Lot 171

Gerard Pietersz. van Zijl (Haarlem c. 1607-1665 Amsterdam)

Elegant company making music on a terrace with a sunset in the distance

Closed14 November 2007

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EUR 12,250

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Gerard Pietersz. van Zijl (Haarlem c. 1607-1665 Amsterdam)
Elegant company making music on a terrace with a sunset in the distance
oil on canvas
61.6 x 74.6 cm.

Since 30 years in the collection of the present owner.

Specialist note

Houbraken referred to van Zijl in his Groote Schouburgh of 1718-21 as 'the little van Dijck'. Van Zijl actually lived opposite the Anthonie van Dyck in London (see J.H.J. Mellaert, 'The works of G.P. van Zijl', in The Burlington Magazine, September 1922, XLV, pp. 147-8.

A W. Bernt certificate, dated 16 September 1975, is included with this lot.