Bartholomeus Molenaer, Beugelen, 'Kolven door den beugel'

English

A barn interior with peasants conversing and playing ball ('kolven door den beugel'), painted between 1625 and 1650 by Bartholomeus Molenaer (c. 1618 - 1650),

Oil on octagonal panel. 27.6 x 36.3 cm (10.9 x 14.3 in). Bears traces of a fake Ostade signature lower left “IvOf…”

Sold at Sotheby’s Amsterdam (lotnr. 41), 7/05/08 for € 6.850

Source: Do Smit