The Abduction of Proserpine — Circle of Frans Francken II (Antwerp 1581-1642)

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Estimate: £1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,630–$2,446
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Sale: Christie's — Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Watercolours, London (South Kensington) · 11 December 2009
Dimensions: 11¾ x 7 5/8 in. (29.9 x 19.4 cm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-5154485
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Circle Of Frans Francken II, The Abduction of Proserpine. Christie's, 11 Dec 2009, lot 4. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5154485.

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Circle Of Frans Francken II, The Abduction of Proserpine. Christie's, 11 Dec 2009, lot 4. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5154485.

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