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Oil on canvas, relined Antwerp, 1632 Circle of Jan Fyt (1611-1661) - Flemish still life painter Inscribed and dated on the upper left edge 'J. fyt 1632' Dimensions: 79.5 x 92.5 cm Frame: 97.5 x 110 cm Good condition Provenance: Blake Collection; Sotheby's, London, 30 July 1937, lot 116; Private collection, Italy Jan Fyt excelled in the depiction of animal life and was especially cherished for his hunting trophies; in 2005, a similar composition by the artist fetched up to €97,000 at an international auction The present painting is the work of an artist, presumably active in the circle of the Flemish artist Jan Fyt, around 1630. Fyt had been trained under Frans Snyders (1579-1657), who held a busy workshop in Antwerp and introduced a number of students to his business. Between 1633 and 1634, Fyt went to Paris and travelled through Italy, in order to deepen his artistic skills. He then moved to Antwerp and established himself as a great master of hunting still lifes. The present painting seems deeply related to Fyt's artistic output and assembles a hare, partridges and a basket of fruits on a table. Condition: The canvas is relined. Inspection under UV light reveals areas of retouching to the animals and fruits as well as to the background. The painting is however in good overall condition. The stretcher measures 79.5 x 92.5 cm and the framed overall dimensions are 97.5 x 110 cm. Jan Fyt (1611-1661) Fyt was born in Antwerp, where he received his artistic training under Frans Snyders (1579-1657), who was the owner of a busy workshop in Antwerp and introduced a number of students to his business. Between 1633 and 1634, Fyt went to Paris and also travelled through Italy, in order to deepen his artistic skills. Later, he returned to Antwerp and established himself as a great master of hunting still lifes. (cbo) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.