Albert Flamen (1620 - 1720), Study of Birds.
Albert Flamen (1620 - 1720), Study of Birds. photo Sotheby's
pen and brownish-black ink and gray wash. Together with Franz von Kobell, Landscape with Trees, pen and brown ink on paper. 2 works; the first 2 3/4 by 4 1/4 in.; the second 3 3/8 by 4 3/8 in. 7 by 10.8 cm; 8.6 by 11.1 cm - Estimate 1,000—1,500 USD. Lot Sold 8,125 USD
PROVENANCE: The first: William Esdaile (L. 2617, 816)
His sale, Christie's London, 22 June 1840, part of 698 (as Albert Flamen: Birds and Fishes)
Helene C. Seiferheld Gallery, Inc., New York (as Albert Flamen [Flamand])
Christie's London, 24 June 1980, lot 57
The second: Arturo Cuellar, Zurich
Sotheby's. Property from the Collection of Charles Ryskamp Sold for the Primary Benefit of Princeton University, 25 Jan 11, New York www.sothebys.com