A major price for an Old Master in the English regions came in Wiltshire last week when a still-life by Flemish painter Frans Snyders (1579-1657) caught the eye of multiple bidders, writes Alex Capon.
Offered at Kidson-Trigg’s saleroom near Highworth, Swindon, on May 14, the oil on wood panel of dead game and a bowl of fruit (right) had the trademark features of the Antwerp painter who was closely associated with Rubens and van Dyck.