| Artist Name | 
				
					Jan Davidsz de Heem (1606-1684)				 | 
			
							
					| Title | 
					Still Life of Fruit  | 
				
						
							
					| Description | 
					This stunning Dutch 17th century Old Master still life oil painting is attributed to the circle of Jan Davidsz de Heem. Painted circa 1660 it is a magnificent vibrant painting of grapes and peaches on a silver plate, a bowl of cherries, a glass rummer of wine and other fruits upon a draped table. The rich tones and sheen on the fruit is superb. An excellent example of a Dutch Old Master still life oil painting from the 17th century with good provenance. | 
				
						
							
					| Provenance | 
					Bearing Christie's stencil and chalk marks verso. 
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					| Medium | 
					Oil on Canvas | 
				
										
					| Size | 
					26 x 18 inches | 
				
										
					| Frame | 
					Housed in a period Lely silvered panel frame. Framed size is 32 inches by 24 inches and in good worn condition.  | 
				
						
			
							
					| Condition | 
					Good condition. Paint thin in places. | 
				
						
			
							
					| Biography | 
					Jan Davidsz de Heem (1606–1684). A Dutch Old Master painter. The painter known for his meticulously composed and finely detailed still life paintings and is a master in imitating the surface textures of various fruits, flowers, and objects. 
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				| Price | 
				
																		£12000															 |