French school (XIX) - Coppia di innamorati
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Coppia di innamorati, oil painting from France, 19th century (c.1850), 41 × 31 cm, unsigned, sold with frame.
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Description from the seller
France, 19th century, circa 1820–1840
Title: Young Lovers in the Garden
Technique: painting on ivory-like card (ivory board)
Dimensions: 41 x 31 cm in frame / painting on ivory-like board: 34 x 24 cm
Support: ivory-like card applied/mounted on a rigid wooden support
Subject: romantically styled gallant scene
Description
Delicate sentimental scene depicting a young couple in outfits of early 19th-century taste, represented full-length within a garden.
The young man, dressed in a blue suit, double-breasted waistcoat, white tie, and a lilac-toned overcoat, leans casually against a basket full of red fruit. Beside him, the young woman, wearing a white dress cinched at the waist and a crown of roses in her hair, gently holds his hand. On the right, a lush rose bush reinforces the amorous and sentimental character of the composition.
The scene is set in a verdant landscape, crossed by a foreground stream and built through soft tonal transitions. The palette, dominated by greens, blues, and muted pinks, contributes to the delicate atmosphere of the depiction.
The arrangement of the figures, the smoothness of the flesh tones, and the meticulous description of clothing recall the tradition of European miniatures between late Neoclassicism and Romanticism. The composition still retains something of the 18th-century gallant scene, reinterpreted according to the sentimental sensibility of the early decades of the 19th century.
Frame
Plain rectangular wooden frame, currently lacking decorative finish on the back. The reverse shows a traditional assembly with transverse wooden supports and nail fittings.
The construction shows evident patina, oxidation of the nails, and color alterations of the wood. A more recent suspension hook is present, which appears not to pertain to the original structure.
Condition report
The work presents in discrete conservation conditions, with significant support defects clearly visible.
The surface shows pronounced cracking, consisting of several breaking lines crossing the composition. The most evident runs vertically through the female figure, starting from the upper right area and continuing through the bust, dress, and lower part of the composition. Additional cracks affect the central and lower areas, while a long line runs transversely across the lower left section. Scratches, abrasions, surface deposits, small losses, and surface paint alterations are also present. The varnish appears locally uneven and slightly yellowed/opaque.
Scope: Italian school, 19th century
Period: mid 19th century, circa 1840–1860
Title: Pair of portraits of young gentlewomen
Technique: oil on canvas
Format: oval within contemporary rectangular or period-appropriate frames
Description
Elegant pair of half-length female portraits, posed according to the same compositional formula and most likely produced as pendants. The two young women are depicted in three-quarter view on a neutral gray background, dressed in sober dark garments enhanced by small jewels, earrings, and delicate light collars.
The painting shows particular attention to facial features: delicately modulated flesh tones, clearly defined eyes, gathered hairstyles, and meticulous description of accessories. In the first portrait the face has a softer, more luminous construction; in the second, the physiognomy is more severe and elongated, yet maintaining evident analogies in setting, palette, and technique.
The ensemble belongs to the tradition of Italian bourgeois portraiture of the second quarter to mid-19th century, still linked to a figurative culture of neoclassical and romantic origin. The sobriety of the background, the absence of narrative elements, and the psychological concentration on the faces are characteristic of private portraits intended for the domestic environment.
Frames
Interesting 19th-century gilded wooden frames, rectangular with a wide oval/gold mat. The surface features granulazione/punzonatura work and rich angular ornaments applied to stylized vegetal and floral motifs.
The frames are particularly coherent with the paintings and, judging by the construction visible from the back, are original or at least contemporary.
The first frame shows a relatively evident vertical crack in the upper part, affecting the structure and running to the oval edge. Widespread abrasions, small losses, and gilding wear are also present. The second appears structurally better preserved, though showing normal wear, small losses, and abrasions compatible with age.
Condition report
Paintings: overall conservation status discrete/good for the period. The paint surfaces show physiological signs of time, surface deposits, and varnish unevenness. Localized abrasions, small marks, and craquelure not particularly invasive are visible. In the first portrait there are more irregularities and surface marks in the face, hair, and background. The canvas also shows, especially in close-up photographs, its own weave and some surface deformities/irregularities.
From the back, one of the paintings appears protected by a backing panel/card, while the other shows a dark back; from photographs it is not possible to fully verify the frame, any relining, restorations, or prior interventions. Direct examination is recommended and, for a more in-depth conservation cataloguing, UV light observation.
Frames: widespread gilding wear, abrasions, small losses and loss of preparatory layer, mainly concentrated on the reliefs and edges. The frame of the first portrait shows a marked vertical crack at the top, requiring stabilization. Conditions overall coherent with the period and use.
Ideal for collecting and investment
- The present frame will be included with the sale of the artwork as a courtesy. Any transport damage to the frame alone cannot be subject to reimbursement or dispute.
Photographic note: Some images of the work were professionally taken with artificial lighting (studio spotlight) to better highlight the painting characteristics, material, hue, and conservation status. Colors and brightness may therefore vary slightly compared with viewing the work under natural or ambient light.
With documentation of lawful origin — Expertise
Professional packing and insured shipping
Seller's Story
Magnolia Arte
Auctions · Works of Art · Expertise
Magnolia Arte was born from a passion for art and from the experience gained in study, selection and enhancement of works destined for collecting.
The auction house and gallery operates in the art market with particular attention to antique, modern and contemporary painting, offering carefully selected works for historical-artistic interest, quality and collectible value.
Each work is presented through a path of in-depth study that, where applicable, considers historical and stylistic context, attribution, condition, provenance and bibliographic and comparative references. For works that require it, studies, expertise and diagnostic deepening can also be prepared.
COLLECTING WITH DISCERNMENT
For Magnolia Arte, purchasing a work means entering into a relationship with a unique object, a witness of an era, of a culture and of the artist’s sensibility.
For this reason we accompany the collector not only in the choice, but also in the understanding and valorizations of the work, offering a direct, confidential and professional relationship.
Translated by Google TranslateFrance, 19th century, circa 1820–1840
Title: Young Lovers in the Garden
Technique: painting on ivory-like card (ivory board)
Dimensions: 41 x 31 cm in frame / painting on ivory-like board: 34 x 24 cm
Support: ivory-like card applied/mounted on a rigid wooden support
Subject: romantically styled gallant scene
Description
Delicate sentimental scene depicting a young couple in outfits of early 19th-century taste, represented full-length within a garden.
The young man, dressed in a blue suit, double-breasted waistcoat, white tie, and a lilac-toned overcoat, leans casually against a basket full of red fruit. Beside him, the young woman, wearing a white dress cinched at the waist and a crown of roses in her hair, gently holds his hand. On the right, a lush rose bush reinforces the amorous and sentimental character of the composition.
The scene is set in a verdant landscape, crossed by a foreground stream and built through soft tonal transitions. The palette, dominated by greens, blues, and muted pinks, contributes to the delicate atmosphere of the depiction.
The arrangement of the figures, the smoothness of the flesh tones, and the meticulous description of clothing recall the tradition of European miniatures between late Neoclassicism and Romanticism. The composition still retains something of the 18th-century gallant scene, reinterpreted according to the sentimental sensibility of the early decades of the 19th century.
Frame
Plain rectangular wooden frame, currently lacking decorative finish on the back. The reverse shows a traditional assembly with transverse wooden supports and nail fittings.
The construction shows evident patina, oxidation of the nails, and color alterations of the wood. A more recent suspension hook is present, which appears not to pertain to the original structure.
Condition report
The work presents in discrete conservation conditions, with significant support defects clearly visible.
The surface shows pronounced cracking, consisting of several breaking lines crossing the composition. The most evident runs vertically through the female figure, starting from the upper right area and continuing through the bust, dress, and lower part of the composition. Additional cracks affect the central and lower areas, while a long line runs transversely across the lower left section. Scratches, abrasions, surface deposits, small losses, and surface paint alterations are also present. The varnish appears locally uneven and slightly yellowed/opaque.
Scope: Italian school, 19th century
Period: mid 19th century, circa 1840–1860
Title: Pair of portraits of young gentlewomen
Technique: oil on canvas
Format: oval within contemporary rectangular or period-appropriate frames
Description
Elegant pair of half-length female portraits, posed according to the same compositional formula and most likely produced as pendants. The two young women are depicted in three-quarter view on a neutral gray background, dressed in sober dark garments enhanced by small jewels, earrings, and delicate light collars.
The painting shows particular attention to facial features: delicately modulated flesh tones, clearly defined eyes, gathered hairstyles, and meticulous description of accessories. In the first portrait the face has a softer, more luminous construction; in the second, the physiognomy is more severe and elongated, yet maintaining evident analogies in setting, palette, and technique.
The ensemble belongs to the tradition of Italian bourgeois portraiture of the second quarter to mid-19th century, still linked to a figurative culture of neoclassical and romantic origin. The sobriety of the background, the absence of narrative elements, and the psychological concentration on the faces are characteristic of private portraits intended for the domestic environment.
Frames
Interesting 19th-century gilded wooden frames, rectangular with a wide oval/gold mat. The surface features granulazione/punzonatura work and rich angular ornaments applied to stylized vegetal and floral motifs.
The frames are particularly coherent with the paintings and, judging by the construction visible from the back, are original or at least contemporary.
The first frame shows a relatively evident vertical crack in the upper part, affecting the structure and running to the oval edge. Widespread abrasions, small losses, and gilding wear are also present. The second appears structurally better preserved, though showing normal wear, small losses, and abrasions compatible with age.
Condition report
Paintings: overall conservation status discrete/good for the period. The paint surfaces show physiological signs of time, surface deposits, and varnish unevenness. Localized abrasions, small marks, and craquelure not particularly invasive are visible. In the first portrait there are more irregularities and surface marks in the face, hair, and background. The canvas also shows, especially in close-up photographs, its own weave and some surface deformities/irregularities.
From the back, one of the paintings appears protected by a backing panel/card, while the other shows a dark back; from photographs it is not possible to fully verify the frame, any relining, restorations, or prior interventions. Direct examination is recommended and, for a more in-depth conservation cataloguing, UV light observation.
Frames: widespread gilding wear, abrasions, small losses and loss of preparatory layer, mainly concentrated on the reliefs and edges. The frame of the first portrait shows a marked vertical crack at the top, requiring stabilization. Conditions overall coherent with the period and use.
Ideal for collecting and investment
- The present frame will be included with the sale of the artwork as a courtesy. Any transport damage to the frame alone cannot be subject to reimbursement or dispute.
Photographic note: Some images of the work were professionally taken with artificial lighting (studio spotlight) to better highlight the painting characteristics, material, hue, and conservation status. Colors and brightness may therefore vary slightly compared with viewing the work under natural or ambient light.
With documentation of lawful origin — Expertise
Professional packing and insured shipping
Seller's Story
Magnolia Arte
Auctions · Works of Art · Expertise
Magnolia Arte was born from a passion for art and from the experience gained in study, selection and enhancement of works destined for collecting.
The auction house and gallery operates in the art market with particular attention to antique, modern and contemporary painting, offering carefully selected works for historical-artistic interest, quality and collectible value.
Each work is presented through a path of in-depth study that, where applicable, considers historical and stylistic context, attribution, condition, provenance and bibliographic and comparative references. For works that require it, studies, expertise and diagnostic deepening can also be prepared.
COLLECTING WITH DISCERNMENT
For Magnolia Arte, purchasing a work means entering into a relationship with a unique object, a witness of an era, of a culture and of the artist’s sensibility.
For this reason we accompany the collector not only in the choice, but also in the understanding and valorizations of the work, offering a direct, confidential and professional relationship.
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Artist
French school (XIX)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Gallery
Title of artwork
Coppia di innamorati
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1850
Condition
Good condition
Height
41 cm
Width
31 cm
Period
19th century
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