19th-century Dutch School, Still Life with Fruit, Oysters & Lobster - Antique Oil Painting

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This impressive 19th-century still life depicts a sumptuous bounty of fruit, oysters, flowers and porcelain. It’s an abundant display - a celebration of nature.

This iconic style of still life was made popular by the Dutch old masters in the 17th-century when many of the goods depicted were considered highly exotic and precious. Middle-class buyers commissioned thousands of works to declare their newly acquired wealth and beautify their homes.

One such master, Abraham van Beyeren (c.1620-1690), painted in a similar manner so perhaps the artist was a follower.

The painting is housed within its original 19th-century frame.

Please note that this painting will need to be crated if shipped overseas. A cost for the crate will be added on during checkout.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 35” x 48½” / 89cm x 123cm

Year of creation: c. 1870

Condition: Canvas undulant towards the top. Relined. Frame bowed towards the bottom.

Physical Dimensions

Height

123cm (48.43")

Width

89cm (35.04")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA953866

Description

This impressive 19th-century still life depicts a sumptuous bounty of fruit, oysters, flowers and porcelain. It’s an abundant display - a celebration of nature.

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This iconic style of still life was made popular by the Dutch old masters in the 17th-century when many of the goods depicted were considered highly exotic and precious.

Brave Fine Art

Middle-class buyers commissioned thousands of works to declare their newly acquired wealth and beautify their homes.