Barend Gael (Dutch, 1620 – c. 1687)

oil on canvas, signed l.r. 'B. Gael'

Measurements:

53.5 x 45 cm

Provenance:

Captain A. Granville-Soames OBE, Collection of Eugene Slater, Save the Children's Fund, 1955, Collection of Sir Simon Marks, Private Collection, London, KR Bernard Smith Collection thence by descent

Labels:

In Holland, a game known as 'Het Kolven' was played in winter on frozen lakes and canals with wooden clubs known as 'kolf'. Modern day golf is said to derive from this sport

• EStimate $6,000 - $9,000
• sold $2,400 Incl BP