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Dutch School, Ships in a Storm, oil on canvas, Netherlands (?), 2nd half of the 18th century.

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3600,00 zł
This painting depicts an atmospheric seascape with ships on a tumultuous sea. The composition centers on a large sailing vessel, shown bow-on, occupying the middle ground. Its sails are furled, and the ship is heavily listing under the force of the wind and waves, which crash against the hull, creating high sprays of foam. The dramatic struggle against the elements is intensified by a torn jib, the triangular sail at the front of the ship. In the background, to the left and right, two other vessels are visible, battling the storm. The sky is covered by heavy storm clouds, interspersed with streaks of lighter clouds. The light is diffused and subdued, enhancing the sense of unease. Birds soar low over the frothing surface of the sea. Dark, cool colors (shades of blue, gray, black) with hints of green dominate, contrasting with the foamy waves and a few bright clouds. Both in terms of composition and mood, the painting aligns with the tradition of Dutch Baroque marine painting. The artwork is presented in an old Dutch-style frame, shellac-coated, which accentuates its Baroque character.
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Epitaph portrait of Jan Czapski (1699-1742), oil on copper, Poland, 1740s.

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20000,00 zł
The circular-shaped painting was executed in oil technique on a forged, convex copper sheet, fire-gilded. The portrait shows a middle-aged man framed in bust, en trois quarts to the left. Oval, plump face with high forehead and second chin. On his head is a white powdered curly wig. The costume is a steel breastplate, from under which parts of the garment, including a white shirt collar, protrude. To the right of the portrait is the Leliwa coat of arms in an ornamental shield topped by a knight's helmet with peacock feathers, on which the emblem of the Leliwa coat of arms is repeated. Around the shield is a floral ornament. The portrait is modeled on a painting by the brush of Szymon Czechowicz, painted before 1742. Epitaph images, unlike coffin images, were generally oval or circular in shape. They were part of pictorial epitaphs - memorials in honor of the deceased or deceased (e.g. family), usually placed not at the burial site, but in another place associated with the person, most often in a church - on a wall or pillar. They consisted of the epitaph proper, i.e. a slab with an inscription, and a picture or pictures, most often painted or carved, less often made in other artistic techniques. A pictorial epitaph usually shows a portrait of the deceased or deceased, sometimes accompanied by his patron saint or patrons. Diameter: 30 cm Dimensions with frame: 43x43 cm
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Fragment of an antiphonary page with illuminated initial, parchment, Europe, 15th century

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4100,00 zł
The fragment of the page visible within the frame is entirely occupied by a historiated initial "O". The figural scene within depicts a haloed youth dressed in secular attire giving alms to an old beggar supported by crutches. He is accompanied by a young woman and an older man, with urban architecture visible in the background. The reverse side features a fragment of Latin liturgical text written in Gothic minuscule and musical notation using square neumes (predecessors of notes used in medieval Europe) on a four-line staff, characteristic of Gregorian chant. The presence of the formula "Euouae" (a notation of vowels from the phrase saeculorum Amen), typical of psalm endings in antiphonal arrangement, allows identification of the notation as a fragment of an antiphon. The page also features a decorative initial "O" beginning a new antiphon. The page is framed in a 19th-century gilded frame with a gently curved upper edge. An object of extraordinary aesthetic and collectible value. A great rarity on the market!
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Hendrik van Steenwijk II (ca. 1580 – 1649) – circle, Interior of a Gothic church, oil on board, Flemish school, 17th century.

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2800,00 zł

The painting depicts the interior of a Gothic church, executed in the Flemish school of the 17th century, in the circle of Hendrick van Steenwijk i.e. one of the pioneers of perspective painting. The composition, built on an axis leading towards the main altar, shows a monumental interior with pillars, cross-ribbed vaults and side chapels. Figures of the faithful and clergy are visible in the space, introduced to emphasize the scale of the architecture and the mood of concentration.

The painting was made with oil technique on board, in typical Flemish school style. The frame is original, wooden, veneered, with preserved gilt edge.

The composition refers to the solutions used by Hendrick van Steenwijk the Elder and Younger, as well as Pieter Neefs and Bartholomeus van Bassen, developing the genre of architectural painting in Antwerp and Delft.

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Monogramista CM, Pejzaż wiejski ze sztafażem, olej na desce, Holandia, XVII w.

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2600,00 zł
Kameralny pejzaż tonalny stanowiący kwintesencję północnoeuropejskiego malarstwa pejzażowego Złotego Wieku malarstwa holenderskiego i flamandzkiego. Kompozycja przedstawia nastrojową scenę wiejską, zdominowaną przez popołudniowe, rozproszone światło przedzierające się przez chmury. Na pierwszym planie, na piaszczystej drodze prowadzącej w głąb kadru, widoczna jest para wędrowców w tradycyjnych, XVII-wiecznych strojach holenderskich (charakterystyczna podkasana spódnica wieśniaczki chroniąca przed błotem oraz pludry spięte pod kolanem i stożkowaty kapelusz mężczyzny). W tle malowniczo zarysowana chata kryta strzechą, postać jeźdźca oraz silnie pochylony, drewniany Słup przydrożny – motyw głęboko zakorzeniony w ikonografii mistrzów ze szkoły w Haarlemie. Obraz charakteryzuje się wyrafinowaną, bliską monochromatyzmowi paletą barw (tzw. styl tonalny), opartą na bogatych niuansach brązów, ugrów, ziemistych zieleni i chłodnego błękitu nieba. Nadaje to kompozycji głębię przestrzenną oraz intymny, nostalgiczny charakter. Obraz oprawiony jest w szlachetną, XIX-wieczną ramę z okleiną z drewna czeczotowego ze złoconym płatkami profilem wewnętrznym (ze zidentyfikowanym czerwonym podkładem pulmentowym). Wymiary: 17 cm (wysokość) x 22 cm (szerokość); z ramą: 28,5 cm (wysokość) x 33,5 cm (szerokość) Waga: 0,65 kg
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Pawel Wrobel (1913 – 1984), Merry Town, acrylic on canvas, 1973

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9500,00 zł
Colorful, dynamic painting by Pawel Sparrow, one of the leading Polish primitivist painters of the 20th century. The work depicts a scene from an amusement park - a chain carousel, a crowd of people, children, a shooting gallery and city buildings in the background. The painting is signed and dated p.d.: Wróbel P. 1973.
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Pieter Neefs II (1620 – 1675/1685), Night Mass in a Gothic Church, oil on board, Flanders, 17th century.

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3600,00 zł

The painting depicts the interior of a Gothic church, by Pieter Neefs the Younger (1620–after 1675), a Flemish painter specializing in 17th-century sacred interiors. The composition based on a precise linear perspective leads the eye towards the main altar, around which the faithful and clergy participating in the liturgy are gathered.

The painting was made in oil technique on board, without a visible signature. The upper part of the composition has been cropped, resulting in the loss of the original format and probably also the author's signature.

The work represents the mature style of Pieter Neefs the Younger - precise rendering of space, controlled light and realistic depiction of architecture, characteristic of the Antwerp school. Paintings of almost identical composition appear in several well-known collections and collections - including the Szépművészeti Múzeum (Museum of Fine Arts) in Budapest and a Sotheby's auction (2021).

It is worth mentioning that works from this series are also sometimes attributed to Pieter Neefs the Elder (c. 1578-1656), confirming the strong stylistic affinity between the works of father and son.

Bibliography / links:
- Peeter Neefs I - Invaluable
- Pieter Neefs II - Art Salon
- Pieter Neefs I - Museum of Fine Arts Budapest (Wikimedia Commons)
- Pieter Neefs II - Sotheby's Auction 2021

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