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Willem van Aelst — Still life with grapes in a basket, peaches on a silver dish, medlars, two butterflies, a fly and a snail, all on a red velvet cloth over a partially draped ledge

Still life with grapes in a basket, peaches on a silver dish, medlars, two butterflies, a fly and a snail, all on a red velvet cloth over a partially draped ledge

An elaborate still life by Willem van Aelst featuring a carefully composed arrangement of fruits, insects, and luxury items on draped red velvet. The painting demonstrates the Northern European mastery of light, texture, and intricate detail characteristic of the period.

Medium: Still life with grapes in a basket, peaches on a silver dish, medlars, two butterflies, a fly and a snail, all on a red velvet cloth over a partially draped ledge
Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master Paintings & Sculpture Part I

January 28, 2021

Estimate: $1,000,000 – $1,500,000

Lot 36

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Willem van Aelst, Still life with grapes in a basket, peaches on a silver dish, medlars, two butterflies, a fly and a snail, all on a red velvet cloth over a partially draped ledge

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Still life with grapes in a basket, peaches on a silver dish, medlars, two butterflies, a fly and a snail, all on a red velvet cloth over a partially draped ledge

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Still life with grapes in a basket, peaches on a silver dish, medlars, two butterflies, a fly and a snail, all on a red velvet cloth over a partially draped ledge

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Willem van Aelst, Still life with grapes in a basket, peaches on a silver dish, medlars, two butterflies, a fly and a snail, all on a red velvet cloth over a partially draped ledge

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