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19th Century Still Life Theorem w Fruit

$2,850
£2,144.44
€2,477.48
CA$4,001.34
A$4,322.76
CHF 2,299.75
MX$52,014.51
NOK 29,119.67
SEK 26,630.73
DKK 18,508.02

About the Item

This elegant 19th-century still life exemplifies the refined academic traditions of American Folk Art, presenting a carefully balanced arrangement of fruit on a porcelain compote atop a marble surface. The composition is both formal and inviting, revealing a painter deeply attentive to harmony, surface, and light. Subtle tonal transitions and meticulous brushwork animate the scene: the luminous bloom of the grapes, the soft patina of the pears and peaches, and the delicately veined leaves are rendered with quiet confidence. Set against a dark, atmospheric ground, the objects assume a sculptural presence. The work conveys themes long associated with the genre—abundance, refinement, and the transience of natural beauty—while maintaining a restrained elegance suited to sophisticated interiors. Retained in a period giltwood frame under glass, the painting offers both historical integrity and decorative distinction.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820-40
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10234248139392

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