Lot 1474

Claesz - Pair of Original Watercolors of Tulips

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Claesz - Pair of Original Watercolors of Tulips

Estimate: $4,000 - $8,000

Starting Bid: $1,500

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by Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
July 4, 2026 9:00 AM CDT
Live Auction
115 Hampsted Lane
Franklin, TN, US 37069

This exquisite pair of tulip watercolors were completed circa 1630 likely done by Anthony Claesz II. The watercolors were done at the height of Tulipomania and depict some of the rare and more valuable tulip varieties with striped petals.

The watercolors present are very well matched to Robert Noortman's collection sold and studied in 1987. S. Segal compared the watercolors with a drawing on vellum signed A. C. or Anthony Claesz.

Anthony Claesz (1607-1649) was a Dutch painter. He worked predominantly in Amsterdam. He studied under Balthasar van der Ast and took influence from the art of Hans Bollongier.

  • Dimensions: Matted Size ~ 19 1/4" by 19 1/4"; Each sheet ~ 4 1/2" by 10 1/2"
  • Medium: Matted Pair of Tulip Watercolors on Chain-linked Paper
  • Circa: c1630
  • Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

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