French school (XX) - Le gobelet d’argent

Studio/atelier copy / study.
Still life after Jean-Siméon Chardin - French School of the 20th century - Oil on panel

Superb oil painting on panel (Isorel or wood, to be adjusted to your support), depicting a classical still life executed after the famous masterwork by Jean-Siméon Chardin, “Le Gobelet d'argent” (original held at the Louvre).
The anonymous artist shows, in this study copy, excellent technical mastery by faithfully reproducing the hushed atmosphere, the subtle play of light on the parsley apples, the earthenware bowl and the metallic reflections of the silver tankard. The chiaroscuro contrasts typical of the original work are here superbly respected.
The piece is elevated by a modern black carved wooden frame of very fine craftsmanship, which adds immediate depth to the scene.

• Period: Circa 1950 - 1960 (Mid-20th century)
• Technique: Oil on panel
• Signature: Not signed (as with the majority of study and workshop copies from this period)
• Condition: Very good overall. The panel is sound, the paint layer is stable and the colors retain a pleasing intensity. The frame shows slight signs of aging that do not diminish its superb aesthetic.
• Dimensions without frame (painting alone): 40 x 50 cm
• Dimensions with frame: approximately 50 x 60 cm

Shipped with careful packaging and tracking.