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Property from a European Private Collection
Attributed to Charles Collinscirca 1680 - 1744 LondonPoppies at the foot of a tree with swallows, redstarts and other birds
oil on canvasunframed: 128.5 x 103 cm.; 50⅝ x 40½ in.framed: 159 x 136.5 cm.; 62⅝ x 53¾ in.Condition reportFor further information on the condition of this lot please contact oldmasterconditionreports@sothebys.com ProvenanceAnonymous sale, London, Bonhams, 9 July 2014, lot 38, for £25,000 (as attributed to Charles Collins ;
Where acquired by the present owner.Catalogue noteCharles Collins, whom Waterhouse described as of 'considerable competence', specialised in painting dogs, exotic birds and dead game. Although this painting is consistent with Collins's work, particularly in the colouring, handling and attention given to the birds, it is unusual in featuring a prominent flower and plant still life. Similar poppies are depicted in two canvases by the artist that have appeared on the art market in recent years.1
1 Recorded with the Gorry Gallery, Dublin, in November 2021: https://www.gorrygallery.ie/artworks/p/2021-charles-collins-; and another with the Pyms Gallery, London: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Collins_(painter)#/media/File:Charles_Collins_-_A_still_life_with_game.jpg