This December’s Old Master Paintings Day sale will include paintings from all major schools of European painting but it is particularly rich in those of Dutch origin.

A signed and 1652 dated flower still life by Jan van Kessel highlights the 17th century Flemish section, while a mesmerising example of Sassoferrato’s devotional depictions of the Virgin stands out amongst those of the Italian School.

The sale concludes with a strong and varied group of French and Italian view paintings.