Circle of Joannes Fijt

(Flemish, 1609-1661)ÿConcert of Birds, including a peacock, parrot, cockerel, hawk, herons and others, circa 1650-1680, not apparently signed, oil on canvas, 67 x 48 in. (170.18 xÿ 121.92 cm.); carved and gilt wood frame, 57 x 76-1/8 in.; Note: According to Dr. Fred G. Meijer, "This composition of this "Concert of Birds" exists in many versions, the prime version is by Joannes Fijt (1609-1661). All others appear to be works from his studio or circle. ÿThe RKD record mentions a painting auctioned in Rome as the prime version, but I now believe that a painting dated 1658, in the Pokraijinski Museum in Maribor (Slovenia) must be the prime version."ÿSee:ÿhttps://rkd.nl/nl/explore/images/11295; Provenance: Sotheby's New York: January 12 1995, lot 82; Sotheby's New York: October 3,1996, lot 201; A Private New York Collection
Condition Report: lined with paste and linen, crackle, craquelure, retouch; frame with wear and losses