On occasion of the the May-auction, as usually Bernaerts will publish her Old Masters catalogue, with focus on 16th till 19th century paintings and sculptures. In the picture we have a large marine by the Antwerp painter Andries Van Eertvelt, an impressive canvas, 150 x 232 cm, with an estimation of €40.000 to €50.000. An exceptional and animated church-interior by Daniël Blieck is estimated €5000 to €6000.

Furthermore we will also present the romantic masters. These will include Karel Ooms (€6000-8000), Joseph Willem Laquy (€5000-6000) and Eugène Remy Maes (€3000-4000).

Exceptional are the 16th till 18th century Aubusson and Flemish (Brussels, Bruges, Oudenaarde) tapestries. An extremely well preserved tapestry, first half of the 17^th century, from Bruges draws the attention. The tapestry shows a composition of a ball game (Gombaut and Macée series) and will be presented in our catalogue with an estimation of €30.000 tot €35.000.

Besides some original wooden religious sculptures, like a Virgin Mary produced in Mechlin (€5000-6000) and a Madonna by Walter Pompe (ascribed to, €3000-4000), we’ll also present a well preserved alabaster from Mechlin, including one depicting The Great Temptation of St Anthony (€500-600). In the 18^th and 19^th century sculpture category, a bronzed resting hound with a magnificent gulded collar (€5000-6000) and a Carrara marble bust depicting the beautiful Flora (€8000-12000) stand out.

Moreover the catalogue will be expanded with antiquities, like a sword out of the Leopold I property (€3000-4000), applied arts, including some wonderful 18^th century pieces in Delft pottery, period furniture, comprising an 18^th century commode produced in the surroundings of Thomas Hache (€2000-3000).