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Framed Mid 20th Century Oil - A Brush with Death

20th Century

$750
£568.06
€652.39
CA$1,051
A$1,142.64
CHF 605.83
MX$13,697.40
NOK 7,699.80
SEK 7,054.07
DKK 4,875.80

About the Item

A vanitas still life composition featuring a skull, pot of paintbrushes, smouldering cigarette resting in an ashtray, and a bottle. The work is rendered in a moody palette of dark purple, ochre, and blue tones. Well presented in a distressed frame that complements the colours of the piece. Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers. Image size: 35.5 x 44.5cm.
  • Creation Year:
    20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 22.25 in (56.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The condition is typical for a picture of this age, including some discolouration and craquelure. Areas of overpainting. Small hole to the right-hand side. Wear and scuffs to the frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: su7711stDibs: LU881317249322

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