Description:
Continental School, 18th Century
Pair of Floral Still Lifes
Unsigned.
Both oil on canvas, 27 1/4 x 21 1/4 in. (69.0 x 53.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, retouch, accretions, craquelure, surface grime.
Estimate $500-700
Original canvases were trimmed of their tacking edges and lines. Stretchers are quite old.
It has been suggested that these works seemed to be influenced by the style of Venetian 17th century painters, such as Francesco Mantovano.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
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European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.