Attributed to Francisco Barrera (Madrid 1595-1657) The Four Seasons a set of four, oil on canvas 143 x 204.5cm (56 5/16 x 80 1/2in). (4) Footnotes: Provenance Acquired by the present private English collector from a private Spanish collection Francisco Barrera was one of the artists especially responsible for extending the fashion of seasonal still lifes in Madrid in the mid-17th century. Typically in his compositions both products from the garden and meat are displayed, usually placed on tables or plinths. Such works usually depicted austere kitchen interiors closely following the spatial concept created by Juan de Van der Hamen some years before. A celebrated set depicting The Four Seasons painted by Francisco Barrera in 1638 which attempts a more open and elaborate design is now in the Museum of Fine Arts of Seville. Each of this series measures approximately 57.2 x 38 cm., with the exception of Spring, which measures 135 x 91.3 cm. In the present series the artist has also produced somewhat lighter, more imaginative compositions in a markedly baroque spirit. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com