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Lot 80 THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN (LOT 80)
Simon Hardimé (Antwerp 1672-1737 London)
Roses, carnations, morning glory, bluebells, honeysuckle and other flowers in a classical urn on a stone ledge
Closed23 April 2008
Price Realised
GBP 10,625
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Specialist note
We are grateful to Mr. Fred Meijer of the RKD for the attribution, on inspection of the original.
Simon Hardimé specialised in still-lifes of flowers and fruit, and studied under J.B. Crepu in Antwerp, becoming a master in the guild of St. Luke in c.1688/89. In 1700 the artist travelled to England, establishing a practice in London, remaining there permenantly from 1720 until his death in 1737. He was commissioned to paint pictures for various British aristocracy, including Lord Scarborough.
Simon Hardimé specialised in still-lifes of flowers and fruit, and studied under J.B. Crepu in Antwerp, becoming a master in the guild of St. Luke in c.1688/89. In 1700 the artist travelled to England, establishing a practice in London, remaining there permenantly from 1720 until his death in 1737. He was commissioned to paint pictures for various British aristocracy, including Lord Scarborough.