Signed and dated 1626 lower right. A view of a 17th century Dutch village Kermess (festival). Brought to life with numerous figures partaking in the revelry as more festival goers arrive by carriage. This work is best described in E.P. Richardson's 1930 esay"From old Bruegel to van Goyen" in which this work is discussed: "...reflects the dashing, riotous mood of the Dutch landscapists of the first generation of the seventeenth century. But in certain portions of the picture, such as the perspective down the village street, and the glimpse of the barnyard by the canal at the right, there is a note of simple, friendly intimacy with the countryside. ""
Lot includes: A hand written document of authenticity on the verso of an image of this work by the Dutch art historian, art collector, expert, connoisseur, and author of the artist's 1926 catalogue raisonné, Cornelis Hofstede de Groot. Dated April 1929, signed by Cornelis Hofstede de Groot, with his seal.
A typed and signed letter from W. R. Valentiner, Art Director, Detroit Institute of Arts stating that this is a characteristic work of Esaias van der Velde.
A hand written opinion of authenticity on the verso of an image of this work signed by Dr. M. Jinler, Director, Berlin Museum, dated January 16, 1930.
Original copy of The Art Quarterly' Summer 1938, published by The Detroit Institute of Arts. (in which this work is discussed).
Original Bill of Sale from Treco Art Galleries November 9, 1964 for the purchase of this work from the Estate of Ida Mae Field.
Provenance: The Collection of E. Raymond Field. Mr. Field was a co-founder of the Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company and a Trustee of the Detroit Museum of Art Founders Society.
The Estate of the Late Ida Mae Field. Treco Art Galleries, Detroit, MI, November 1964.
Collection of Thomas G. and Joyce J. Waffen, Detroit, MI.
To the present owner by family descent.
Literature: E.P. Richardson, "From Old Bruegel to Van Goyen," Art Quarterly 1, no. 3 (Summer 1938): 194–196, illustration on 192.
Dimensions:H 18" W 30.5" Frame Size: H 26.25" W 39.25"
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The Collection of E. Raymond Field. Mr. Field was a co-founder of the Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company and a Trustee of the Detroit Museum of Art Founders Society.
The Estate of the Late Ida Mae Field. Treco Art Galleries, Detroit, MI, November 1964.
Collection of Thomas G. and Joyce J. Waffen, Detroit, MI.
To the present owner by family descent.