Dating to the end of Cuyp’s career, this small panel shows a groom holding the tether of a black stallion, accompanied by two hunting dogs. The presence of the hounds suggests that the horse’s owner had just returned from the hunt, though the steed’s saddle has been removed. In the far distance, across the water in the hazy light of the horizon is a view of Dordrecht with the distinctive square tower of the Grote Kerk clearly visible.
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This single-piece panel has had later additions of 0.5 cm. to the right lateral and lower horizontal edges to adjust the panel to the current frame. Examination in natural light shows some thinning to the brown, grey and black tones. There is evidence of scattered retouching to the aforementioned dark tones and to the sky. Examination under UV light confirms the above and reveals an area of retouching to the wall to the left of the figure. An uneven, yellowed varnish prevents further examination.
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Lot 21Sale 19588
A young groom holding the tether of a black stallionAelbert Cuyp (Dordrecht 1620-1691)Estimate: GBP 10,000 - 15,000
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