Gerard van Opstal

Gerard van Opstal (1594–1668) was a sculptor, art dealer and carver.

Also recorded as Gérard Van Opstal; Gerard van Opstael; Gerard van Obstal; Van-Obstal; Van Obstal.

Gerard van Opstal in brief

Born
1594
Died
1668
Known for
sculptor, art dealer and carver
Place of birth
Brussels
Contents

Overview

Born at Brussels in 1594, died at Paris in 1668.

In detail

Places of work recorded in the authority are Brussels, Antwerp and Paris. Membership is recorded of Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke and Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.

Work by Gerard van Opstal is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, J. Paul Getty Museum and Musée de Cluny.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Gerard van Opstal”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q673573: Gerard van Opstal

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Elsewhere in Sculpture

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