A lady playing the lute in a portico — Pieter van der Werff (Kralingen, near Rotterdam 1665-1722)

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Estimate: £6,000–£8,000 hammer ≈ $9,627–$12,836
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Sale: Christie's — Old Masters & British Paintings, London (South Kensington) · 31 October 2013
Dimensions: 12¾ x 10¾ in. (32.4 x 27.3 cm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-4360416
Record: first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Pieter Van Der Werff, A lady playing the lute in a portico. Christie's, 31 Oct 2013, lot 127. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4360416.

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Pieter Van Der Werff, A lady playing the lute in a portico. Christie's, 31 Oct 2013, lot 127. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4360416.

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