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Jan van Kessel the Elder — Sprig of Larkspur with Butterflies, Moths, and a Wasp
Jan van Kessel the Elder

Sprig of Larkspur with Butterflies, Moths, and a Wasp

Jan van Kessel the Elder's 'Sprig of Larkspur with Butterflies, Moths, and a Wasp' is an oil on copper featuring intricate botanical and entomological detail. The work exemplifies the Northern Renaissance tradition of precise natural observation.

Medium
oil on copper
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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Elegance & Wonder: Masterpieces from the Collection of Jordan and Thomas A. Saunders III

May 21, 2025

Estimate: $600,000 – $800,000

Lot 5

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Jan van Kessel the Elder, Sprig of Larkspur with Butterflies, Moths, and a Wasp

Jan van Kessel the Elder's 'Sprig of Larkspur with Butterflies, Moths, and a Wasp' is an oil on copper featuring intricate botanical and entomological detail. The work exemplifies the Northern Renaissance tradition of precise natural observation.

Medium
oil on copper
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Green, Natural History, Botanical, Oil On Copper, Detailed, Insects, Miniature, Flemish, Still Life, Renaissance

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