Dutch school (XX) - Coppia di galeoni






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Oil painting on canvas titled Coppia di galeoni by Scuola olandese (XX), from the 1950s, in Art Déco style, Netherlands origin, dimensions 51 by 78 cm, unsigned, in good condition, original edition, sold with frame.
Description from the seller
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Fascinating 20th-century painting, oil on canvas, depicting a marine scene with antique sailing ships underway.
The composition features two sailing vessels, rendered with great attention to structural details and maneuvers, immersed in a restless yet harmonious sea. The sails billow, illuminated by a warm, golden light, immediately catching the eye and creating a strong visual impact.
The sailing ship in the foreground, rich in decorative and chromatic details, stands out for the liveliness of the tones and the care of the lines, while the second vessel in the background helps give depth and breath to the scene.
The sky, slightly veiled, is treated with soft brushstrokes that smoothly blend blue and beige tones, creating a bright and serene atmosphere typical of 20th-century decorative marine painting.
The sea is rendered with dynamic yet controlled movement, through energetic brushstrokes that suggest the motion of the waves without weighing down the whole. The balance between sky, water, and subjects gives the work a pleasant compositional harmony.
Elegant, linear frame that enhances the painting, highlighting its colors and making it suitable for both classic and modern interiors.
Please note that, given the age of the work, there may be small flaws, cracks, or losses: natural signs of time that attest to its authenticity and history.
The frames are included as a courtesy and will not be considered an integral part of the lot in case of damage to them.
The photographs have been taken under direct spotlight lighting.
Our shipments are fast, professional, and with perfectly protected packaging: from which the corresponding shipping costs derive.
Under current rules on works of art, no lot will be shipped outside Europe (Schengen area), unless private arrangements at the buyer's full expense; any extra-EU shipments may be more costly and subject to possible issues.
Seller's Story
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Fascinating 20th-century painting, oil on canvas, depicting a marine scene with antique sailing ships underway.
The composition features two sailing vessels, rendered with great attention to structural details and maneuvers, immersed in a restless yet harmonious sea. The sails billow, illuminated by a warm, golden light, immediately catching the eye and creating a strong visual impact.
The sailing ship in the foreground, rich in decorative and chromatic details, stands out for the liveliness of the tones and the care of the lines, while the second vessel in the background helps give depth and breath to the scene.
The sky, slightly veiled, is treated with soft brushstrokes that smoothly blend blue and beige tones, creating a bright and serene atmosphere typical of 20th-century decorative marine painting.
The sea is rendered with dynamic yet controlled movement, through energetic brushstrokes that suggest the motion of the waves without weighing down the whole. The balance between sky, water, and subjects gives the work a pleasant compositional harmony.
Elegant, linear frame that enhances the painting, highlighting its colors and making it suitable for both classic and modern interiors.
Please note that, given the age of the work, there may be small flaws, cracks, or losses: natural signs of time that attest to its authenticity and history.
The frames are included as a courtesy and will not be considered an integral part of the lot in case of damage to them.
The photographs have been taken under direct spotlight lighting.
Our shipments are fast, professional, and with perfectly protected packaging: from which the corresponding shipping costs derive.
Under current rules on works of art, no lot will be shipped outside Europe (Schengen area), unless private arrangements at the buyer's full expense; any extra-EU shipments may be more costly and subject to possible issues.
