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A 17th century Dutch oil painting of a kitchen maid, found in a Somerset tannery near Crewkerne, is estimated to sell for £6,000 in the Charterhouse auction of pictures and books in Sherborne on 3rd July.

“We were asked by the family to help clear a home for the family and one of the buildings was an old tannery.” Commented John Snape. “The tannery had been used as a workshop and store over the years, so the last thing I was expecting to find was a 17th century old master painting leaning against a wall.”

17th century Dutch oil painting found in an old Somerset tannery £4,000-£6,000 at Charterhouse on 3rd July
17th century Dutch oil painting found in an old Somerset tannery £4,000-£6,000 at Charterhouse on 3rd July
17th century Dutch oil painting found in an old Somerset tannery £4,000-£6,000 at Charterhouse on 3rd July

Painted on a panel by Willem Van Odekerken it is of a kitchen maid and has survived in generally good condition.

Estimated at £4,000-£6,000 the painting is being sold by Charterhouse on Thursday 3rd July in their picture & books auction, followed on Friday 4th July with antiques & interiors and the Jo Burt collection of rock memorabilia.

Viewing is at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne from Monday 31st June, with all lots & live internet bidding on charterhouse-auction.com

Charterhouse are now accepting entries for their next auctions of watches, jewellery, silver and antiques.

For help and advice, contact John Snape at Charterhouse in Sherborne 01935 812277 or js@charterhouse-auction.com