Johannes Borman (The Hague -circa 1659). Peaches, grapes and a lemon in a silver gilt tazza with peaches, walnuts and an orange in a stone niche.

oil on canvas 59.2 x 48.2cm (23 5/16 x 19in). Sold for £7,200

Footnote: The silver gilt tazza filled with fruit within a stone niche is a motif often used by Borman, as can be seen in the signed work in the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Ghent. The present painting may be compared with the signed work offered at Lempertz Auktions Cologne, 24 November 1971, lot 15.

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