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Dutch Kolf Print, Winter, Golf Engraving

$754.13
£550
€641.45
CA$1,032.67
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CHF 599.52
MX$13,976.23
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Dutch golf engraving by J. Boydell, Winter. Rare 18th century Dutch golf engraving by J. Boydell depicting Dutchman playing the early form of golf on the ice, titled 'Winter'. The scene shows a group of three Dutch gentlemen in the foreground playing kolf, the forerunner of golf. There are people skating on the ice and windmills can be seen in the distance. Paintings of life on the frozen waterways of Holland were very popular and many artists, usually known for painting rivers or landscapes, produced them. Engraving details:- Winter, Engraved from an original Picture of Van Drever, in possession of Mr. Poyner at Islington. Published according to Act of Parliament & sold by J. Boydell Engraver at the Unicorn the Corner of Queen Street in Cheapside, London, 1753. Mount size 44 cm high by 55 cm wide. Dimensions: Height 26.5 cm / 10 1/2" Width 40.5 cm / 16".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good.
  • Seller Location:
    Oxfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 290211stDibs: LU975730528282

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