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Flowers in a glass vase
Painter: Heem, Jan Davidsz. de
History note: Herman de Kat (of Dordrecht), sold Paris, Drouot, 2-3 May 1866 (30); Arthur Seymour, London; his sale, Christie's, 4th July 1896, lot 25; Hartley bequest
Height: 93.2 cm
Width: 69.6 cm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Hartley, A. G.
Support composed of panel (wood)
Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel
Accession number: 1487
Primary reference Number: 1495
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: PD.639-1973
Accession Number: 308
Accession Number: PD.638-1973
Accession Number: C/G.1 & A-1945
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