Token Design for The Royal Leather Factory: ALTIS SIC PROVISUD IMIS
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Artists
Description
A pastoral scene with shepherd playing a flute, cattle and a dog, by a stream and tree; the rising sun shines on the planet Jupiter.
Dimensions
diameter: 19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.)
Provenance
Robert Carfrae, Scotland, sold at Glendining & Co., London, 1990. Sale, November 28, 1990, no. 320. The drawing was acquired by Robert Carfrae (1820-1900) during the 19th century, and was consigned to auction ninety years after his death. Cyril Humphris, London, purchased from Glendining & Co., 1990, sold at Sotheby's, New York, 1995. Sale Jan. 10, 1995, lot 64 Vermeer Associates Limited, Brampton, Ontario, purchased from Sotheby's, New York, 1995, sold to HUAM, 2000, 2000. long-term loan to HUAM, 1995-2000
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