"A Merry Company. Painter Cj Van Der Laemen (1606_1651)"
A Merry Company by Christoffer Jacobszoon Van Der Laemen (1606_1651). CJ vd Laemen was a Flemish Baroque painter, member of the Antwerp guild of St Lucas. A student of his father (Jacob) and Frans Francken (II), he was inspired by the 17th century painters Dirck Hals (1591-1656), Pieter Codde (1599-1678) and Anthonie Palamedes (1602-1673). This painting depicts a beautifully dressed society enjoying life by eating, drinking and laughing. In short, a joyful scene painted by a respected 17th century artist. Dimensions, 60X80 cm oil on copper. In a recent black frame 97X77 cm. Provenance, Bonhams, London, workshop of van der Laemen, April 21, 2004, lot 34. Estimated between €20,000 and €30,000. Offered today for €14,500. 
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