Such a significant Flemish painting in the King's Weston House Estate underscores the interconnectedness of art, commerce, and colonialism during this period.

Old Master paintings remind us of the fragility of human memory. As we sift through personal belongings, letters, certificates, or keepsakes, we come to realise how little survives beyond our own lifetimes. These paintings, however, offer continuity.

Our painting is a major new discovery, and a new addition to the Frans Francken the Younger oeuvre. This signed painting is entirely new to the art market and has a sterling provenance.

We're currently engaging experts to precisely date some of these panels using a technique called dendrochronology. It involves analysing tree rings to determine when the tree was felled.

In the mid-16th century, the Low Countries erupted in a wave of iconoclasm that forever altered the cultural and artistic landscape. Known as the Beeldenstorm - literally, “assault on images ”, this period of destruction was driven by a potent mix of religious fervour, political unrest, and societal change.

For interior decorators, offering something truly unique to clients isn’t just about selecting the right colour scheme, it’s about curating a vision that resonates on a deeper, more personal level.

An Old Master painting offers more than just financial investment; it’s a timeless treasure, a piece of history, and a meaningful addition to your life. It’s an asset you can admire every day while preserving its value for future generations.

One of the world's most enduring images, this beautiful painting depicts the Nativity: 'And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.' (Luke 2:7).