2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 09:00AM EST
Lot 143
O/C Painting after Valentin de Boulogne, Four Ages of Man
Estimate: $900 - $1,100
Sold for
$2,337
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Large Old Master allegorical oil on canvas painting titled "The Four Ages of Man," after the circa 1629 painting by Valentin de Boulogne (French, 1591-1632) in the collection of the National Gallery, London. Four figures of various ages hold objects that represent four stages of human life: childhood, youth, adulthood, and old age. Housed in a later gilt and blue painted wood frame. Sight: 35 1/4 in. H x 52 1/8 in. W. Framed: 43 1/4 in. H x 59 3/4 in. W. 18th century or earlier.
Condition
Painting has been relined. With multiple campaigns of restoration, see UV photography. Scattered blooming varnish throughout.
Provenance
The estate of Dr. Michael Spalding, Nashville, TN; ex-Blake Ashburner, Washington, DC.
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