European school (XVIII) - Natura morta con alzata di frutta
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“Still Life with a Fruit Stand” is an 18th-century European oil painting, dated 1750, and sold with a frame.
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“Still Life with a Fruit Stand”
18th-century European painter
Period: 18th century (1750/1760)
Date: Second half of the 18th century
Technique: Oil on canvas (original canvas)
Dimensions: 88 x 72 cm framed
Canvas: 76 x 61 cm
School: European, in the Flemish-Dutch tradition
Frame: Antique, period oval frame in decorated giltwood.
Historical and Artistic Description
An interesting 18th-century still life depicting a rich arrangement of fruit displayed on an elegant pedestal stand, surrounded by bunches of grapes, pomegranates, apples, pears, and other fruit, harmoniously arranged on a tabletop.
The work stands out for its pleasing composition, careful naturalistic rendering, and refined chiaroscuro effects. The palette, dominated by warm, deep tones, lends the scene an intimate and evocative atmosphere, enhancing the contrasts of light and the tactile quality of each element.
The painting belongs to the European still-life tradition of Flemish-Dutch origin, which was particularly appreciated during the 18th century for its decorative richness and close attention to the depiction of nature.
**Condition:** The work shows widespread craquelure across the painted surface, a patina of age, and signs of natural aging, particularly visible in the darker areas.
A painting of appreciable artistic quality and historical-decorative interest, enhanced by its distinctive antique 18th-century oval frame
***Photographic note
Some photographs of the work were taken using professional studio lighting and spotlights to make the composition, details, and painted surface more legible. This lighting may cause slight variations in the perception of color and brightness compared with viewing the work in person. The photographs are for illustrative and documentary purposes only.
The frame is provided free of charge as a gift with the work and should therefore be considered an accessory, not included in the economic valuation of the painting. Given the natural fragility of antique gilt frames, any damage, detachment, breakage, or loss of parts of the frame occurring during transport or shipping shall not be grounds for a refund, compensation, or dispute regarding the value of the work. In any case, the work will be packed with the utmost care to ensure safe transport as far as possible.
Insured shipping and sales document; lawful provenance.
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 Translate“Still Life with a Fruit Stand”
18th-century European painter
Period: 18th century (1750/1760)
Date: Second half of the 18th century
Technique: Oil on canvas (original canvas)
Dimensions: 88 x 72 cm framed
Canvas: 76 x 61 cm
School: European, in the Flemish-Dutch tradition
Frame: Antique, period oval frame in decorated giltwood.
Historical and Artistic Description
An interesting 18th-century still life depicting a rich arrangement of fruit displayed on an elegant pedestal stand, surrounded by bunches of grapes, pomegranates, apples, pears, and other fruit, harmoniously arranged on a tabletop.
The work stands out for its pleasing composition, careful naturalistic rendering, and refined chiaroscuro effects. The palette, dominated by warm, deep tones, lends the scene an intimate and evocative atmosphere, enhancing the contrasts of light and the tactile quality of each element.
The painting belongs to the European still-life tradition of Flemish-Dutch origin, which was particularly appreciated during the 18th century for its decorative richness and close attention to the depiction of nature.
**Condition:** The work shows widespread craquelure across the painted surface, a patina of age, and signs of natural aging, particularly visible in the darker areas.
A painting of appreciable artistic quality and historical-decorative interest, enhanced by its distinctive antique 18th-century oval frame
***Photographic note
Some photographs of the work were taken using professional studio lighting and spotlights to make the composition, details, and painted surface more legible. This lighting may cause slight variations in the perception of color and brightness compared with viewing the work in person. The photographs are for illustrative and documentary purposes only.
The frame is provided free of charge as a gift with the work and should therefore be considered an accessory, not included in the economic valuation of the painting. Given the natural fragility of antique gilt frames, any damage, detachment, breakage, or loss of parts of the frame occurring during transport or shipping shall not be grounds for a refund, compensation, or dispute regarding the value of the work. In any case, the work will be packed with the utmost care to ensure safe transport as far as possible.
Insured shipping and sales document; lawful provenance.
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
European school (XVIII)
Title of artwork
Natura morta con alzata di frutta
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Europe
Year
1750
Condition
Good condition
Height
72 cm
Width
88 cm
Period
18th century
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