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Follower of David de Coninck — Cockerels, Hens Other Birds Before A Fountain; Cockerels, Hens And Other Birds Before A Landscape
Follower of David de Coninck

Cockerels, Hens Other Birds Before A Fountain; Cockerels, Hens And Other Birds Before A Landscape

Two lively canvases attributed to a follower of David de Coninck depict cockerels, hens, and an assortment of birds gathered in animated compositions — one set before an elegant fountain, the other opening onto a sweeping landscape. Rendered in oil on canvas, the paintings showcase the rich tradition of Flemish decorative bird painting, with careful attention to the varied plumage and natural behaviors of the fowl. Together as a pair, they demonstrate the enduring influence of de Coninck's approach to animalia, combining ornamental grandeur with an naturalistic observation of the avian world.

Medium
a pair, both oil on canvas

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Old Masters Online

January 21, 2019

Estimate: $5,000$7,000

Lot 1032

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Follower of David de Coninck, Cockerels, Hens Other Birds Before A Fountain; Cockerels, Hens And Other Birds Before A Landscape

Two lively canvases attributed to a follower of David de Coninck depict cockerels, hens, and an assortment of birds gathered in animated compositions — one set before an elegant fountain, the other opening onto a sweeping landscape. Rendered in oil on canvas, the paintings showcase the rich tradition of Flemish decorative bird painting, with careful attention to the varied plumage and natural behaviors of the fowl. Together as a pair, they demonstrate the enduring influence of de Coninck's approach to animalia, combining ornamental grandeur with an naturalistic observation of the avian world.

Medium
a pair, both oil on canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Warm Earth Tones, Male Artist, 17th Century Painting, Flemish Old Masters, Baroque Style, Follower Attribution, Ornamental Birds, Animal Painting, Pastoral Mood, Decorative Composition, Pendant Pair, Oil on Canvas