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495 - 18TH CENTURY DUTCH SCHOOL - Scene of skating on a frozen lak…
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Estimate €800 - €2,000
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18TH CENTURY DUTCH SCHOOL - Scene of skating on a frozen lake Oil on relined canvas. Dimensions: 16 x 21 cm. Dimensions with frame: 33 x 36 cm. This work depicts a lively winter scene on a frozen lake, one of the most characteristic themes of Dutch painting from the late 16th century through the 17th and 18th centuries. Various figures are scattered across the frozen surface, engaging in leisure activities, skating, chatting and moving through the snowy landscape, whilst small boats, buildings and groups of figures complete the composition. These depictions reflect one of the most emblematic images of daily life in the Netherlands, where harsh winters transformed canals, rivers and lakes into spaces for social gatherings and leisure. The work belongs to the tradition developed by masters such as Hendrick Avercamp, Aert van der Neer, Jan van Goyen and Anthonie Verstraelen, artists who established winter landscapes as an independent genre within Dutch painting. The composition stands out for its meticulous depiction of the figures, the expansive landscape, and the sensitivity with which the atmospheric effects of a cold, bright day are rendered. The artist employs a colour palette dominated by greys, whites and bluish tones, which help to convey the sensation of icy air and the characteristic luminosity of winter skies in Northern Europe. Skating scenes enjoyed enormous popularity amongst collectors and enthusiasts, not only for their visual appeal but also for their ability to document customs and aspects of daily life in Dutch society. This painting is a charming example of this tradition, preserving the narrative character, serene atmosphere and refined landscape rendering that made winter landscapes one of the most highly regarded genres of the Dutch school. Lot held in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export licence from the country of origin may be required.
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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