David Teniers the younger Masterpiece

This is an impressive museum-worthy piece attributed to a recognized “Old Master.” It appears to have been executed in the 1640s after Teniers had become recognized as one of the world’s great painters and canvas began to replace wood. It is thought to have been commissioned by the patrons of Anvers’ (now Antwerp) Nightwatch in the late 1640s when such paintings of night watches began to occur. (Rembrandt painted Amsterdam’s in 1642). Many of Teniers surviving pieces were smaller works on wood done in the years before he became famous and before canvas began to be used. He initially supported himself by trading paintings of taverns’ proprietors and patrons for food and drink. The owner of this piece was a Teniers collector and there are a number of smaller Teniers tavern pieces on wood available for $10,000 each. An investor is willing to put up part of the purchase money if the principal buyer agrees to have it analyzed and sold when Sotheby’s begins accepting forensics as proof of authenticity. Inquire.