French school (XIX) - Coppia di innamorati
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“Coppia di innamorati” is an unsigned oil painting from 1850, attributed to the French School of the 19th century, from France and sold with a frame.
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France, 19th century, circa 1820–1840
Title: Young Lovers in the Garden
Technique: painting on avoriolina
Measurements: 41 x 31 cm framed / painting on avoriolina: 34 x 24 cm
Support: avoriolina mounted on a rigid wooden support
Subject: gallant scene in Romantic taste
Description
Delicate sentimental scene depicting a young couple in early-nineteenth-century attire, shown full-length within a garden.
The young man, dressed in a blue suit, double-breasted waistcoat, white tie and mauve-toned overcoat, leans casually against a basket full of red fruits. Beside him the young woman, in a white dress cinched at the waist and wearing 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 takes place in a green landscape, crossed by a stream in the foreground and built up with 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 the clothing recall the tradition of European miniature painting between late Neoclassicism and Romanticism. The composition still preserves something of the eighteenth-century gallant scene, reinterpreted according to the sentimental sensibility of the early decades of the nineteenth century.
Frame
Wooden frame of simple rectangular structure, presently lacking decorative finish on the back. The rear shows a traditional assembly with transverse wooden elements for containment and nailings.
The construction shows evident patina, oxidation of the nails and chromatic alterations of the wood. A more recent suspension hook is present, which appears not to belong to the original structure.
Condition report
The work presents discrete conservational conditions, with significant defects to the support clearly visible.
The surface shows pronounced cracking, consisting of several breaking lines that traverse 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 crosses the lower left sector. Scratches, abrasions, surface deposits, small losses and alterations of the paint surface are also present. The varnish appears locally non-homogeneous and slightly yellowed/matted.
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, framed according to a common compositional formula and most likely made as pendants. The two young women are depicted three-quarters to the front against a neutral gray background, wearing sober dark dresses adorned with small jewels, earrings and delicate light collars.
The painting shows particular attention to likeness: softly modeled flesh tones, clearly defined eyes, gathered hairstyles and a meticulous description of accessories. In the first portrait the face presents a softer, brighter construction; in the second the features are more severe and elongated, yet with evident similarities in composition, palette and technique.
Together they belong to the tradition of Italian bourgeois portraiture of the second quarter to mid-19th century, still tied to a figurative culture of Neoclassical and Romantic origin. The sobriety of the background, the absence of narrative elements and the psychological focus on the faces are typical characteristics of private portraits intended for the domestic setting.
Frames
Interesting 19th-century gilded wooden frames, rectangular with a wide oval or matte gold border. The surface features granulation/peenwork and rich angular motifs applied with stylized vegetal and floral patterns.
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 displays a rather evident vertical crack at the top, affecting the structure and continuing to the oval edge. Widespread abrasions, small losses and gilding wear are also present. The second frame appears structurally better preserved, though showing normal wear, small losses and abrasions consistent with the age.
Condition report
Paintings: overall condition discrete/good for the period. The painted surfaces show physiological signs of age, superficial deposits and uneven varnish. Localized abrasions, small marks and non-invasive craquelure are visible. In the first portrait there are more irregularities and surface marks around the face, hair and background. The canvas also shows, especially in close-ups, its own weave and some surface deformations/irregularities.
From the reverse, one painting 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, possible relining, restorations or prior interventions. Direct examination is advised and, for a more thorough conservation cataloging, UV light examination is recommended.
Frames: widespread gilt wear, abrasions, small losses and losses of the preparatory layer, concentrated on reliefs and edges. The frame of the first portrait shows a marked vertical crack at the upper portion, requiring consolidation. Conditions overall consistent with the period and usage.
Ideal for collecting and investment
- The frame currently present is included with the sale of the work as a courtesy. Any transport damage related to the frame alone cannot be claimed for refund or dispute.
Photographic note: Some images of the work were professionally taken with the aid of artificial lighting (studio spotlight) to clearly highlight the painting’s characteristics, material, chroma and conservation status. Color and brightness perception may thus vary slightly from viewing the work under natural or ambient light.
With a certificate of legitimate provenance in accordance with the law - 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 avoriolina
Measurements: 41 x 31 cm framed / painting on avoriolina: 34 x 24 cm
Support: avoriolina mounted on a rigid wooden support
Subject: gallant scene in Romantic taste
Description
Delicate sentimental scene depicting a young couple in early-nineteenth-century attire, shown full-length within a garden.
The young man, dressed in a blue suit, double-breasted waistcoat, white tie and mauve-toned overcoat, leans casually against a basket full of red fruits. Beside him the young woman, in a white dress cinched at the waist and wearing 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 takes place in a green landscape, crossed by a stream in the foreground and built up with 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 the clothing recall the tradition of European miniature painting between late Neoclassicism and Romanticism. The composition still preserves something of the eighteenth-century gallant scene, reinterpreted according to the sentimental sensibility of the early decades of the nineteenth century.
Frame
Wooden frame of simple rectangular structure, presently lacking decorative finish on the back. The rear shows a traditional assembly with transverse wooden elements for containment and nailings.
The construction shows evident patina, oxidation of the nails and chromatic alterations of the wood. A more recent suspension hook is present, which appears not to belong to the original structure.
Condition report
The work presents discrete conservational conditions, with significant defects to the support clearly visible.
The surface shows pronounced cracking, consisting of several breaking lines that traverse 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 crosses the lower left sector. Scratches, abrasions, surface deposits, small losses and alterations of the paint surface are also present. The varnish appears locally non-homogeneous and slightly yellowed/matted.
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, framed according to a common compositional formula and most likely made as pendants. The two young women are depicted three-quarters to the front against a neutral gray background, wearing sober dark dresses adorned with small jewels, earrings and delicate light collars.
The painting shows particular attention to likeness: softly modeled flesh tones, clearly defined eyes, gathered hairstyles and a meticulous description of accessories. In the first portrait the face presents a softer, brighter construction; in the second the features are more severe and elongated, yet with evident similarities in composition, palette and technique.
Together they belong to the tradition of Italian bourgeois portraiture of the second quarter to mid-19th century, still tied to a figurative culture of Neoclassical and Romantic origin. The sobriety of the background, the absence of narrative elements and the psychological focus on the faces are typical characteristics of private portraits intended for the domestic setting.
Frames
Interesting 19th-century gilded wooden frames, rectangular with a wide oval or matte gold border. The surface features granulation/peenwork and rich angular motifs applied with stylized vegetal and floral patterns.
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 displays a rather evident vertical crack at the top, affecting the structure and continuing to the oval edge. Widespread abrasions, small losses and gilding wear are also present. The second frame appears structurally better preserved, though showing normal wear, small losses and abrasions consistent with the age.
Condition report
Paintings: overall condition discrete/good for the period. The painted surfaces show physiological signs of age, superficial deposits and uneven varnish. Localized abrasions, small marks and non-invasive craquelure are visible. In the first portrait there are more irregularities and surface marks around the face, hair and background. The canvas also shows, especially in close-ups, its own weave and some surface deformations/irregularities.
From the reverse, one painting 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, possible relining, restorations or prior interventions. Direct examination is advised and, for a more thorough conservation cataloging, UV light examination is recommended.
Frames: widespread gilt wear, abrasions, small losses and losses of the preparatory layer, concentrated on reliefs and edges. The frame of the first portrait shows a marked vertical crack at the upper portion, requiring consolidation. Conditions overall consistent with the period and usage.
Ideal for collecting and investment
- The frame currently present is included with the sale of the work as a courtesy. Any transport damage related to the frame alone cannot be claimed for refund or dispute.
Photographic note: Some images of the work were professionally taken with the aid of artificial lighting (studio spotlight) to clearly highlight the painting’s characteristics, material, chroma and conservation status. Color and brightness perception may thus vary slightly from viewing the work under natural or ambient light.
With a certificate of legitimate provenance in accordance with the law - 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)
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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