Italian school (XVIII) - Vaso con composizione floreale - NO RESERVE
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Selected by Caterina Maffeis
Master in early Renaissance Italian painting with internship at Sotheby’s and 15 years' experience.
Estimate € 250 - € 350
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Vaso con composizione floreale is an unsigned Italian oil painting from 1750, from the eighteenth century, sold with a frame.
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Description from the seller
Italian School, 18th century
Title: Vase with Floral Arrangement
Technique: Painting on wooden panel, probably in oil or tempera grassa
Dimensions: 28.5 x 29.5 cm, including period frame
Painting: 23 x 24 cm
Period: 18th century, probably second half (1750–1800)
Art Historical Analysis
A charming antique painting depicting a floral arrangement set in an ornamental vase with a geometric structure, decorated with linear motifs.
The composition features flowers in delicate shades of pink, orange, and blue, accompanied by green leaves and stems, against a light background with warm ochre tones.
The work recalls the tradition of 18th-century Italian decorative painting, particularly floral ornamentation intended for the interiors of homes and stately residences.
The painting, characterized by a concise and spontaneous application of paint, retains an appealing decorative quality and a pleasing chromatic harmony.
- Offered with no reserve price
Condition report
The painting is in a condition consistent with a long history, with clear signs of aging and wear.
There is widespread abrasion to the painted surface, fading of the colors, craquelure, small losses, and irregularities in the ground.
A horizontal crack is visible along the join between the wooden boards, as well as localized splits and lifting, particularly evident along the right edge.
The wooden support has a plank construction on the reverse, showing signs of workmanship and aging.
Antique dark wooden frame, with abrasions, small losses, and signs of wear.
*** Note on the photographs
Some of the photographs accompanying this listing were professionally taken using controlled artificial lighting and a studio spotlight, in order to ensure better visibility of the work and allow more precise observation of the painted surface, figurative details, and color.
Note on the frame
The work is accompanied by a classically styled carved and gilded wooden frame, with continuous vegetal decoration. The frame shows normal signs of age, minor wear, abrasions, and slight losses to the gilding, consistent with its age and use.
The frame is supplied with the work as a courtesy and does not form a substantial part of the sale. Any imperfections, losses, or damage to the frame, including damage sustained during transport, therefore cannot constitute grounds for a complaint or a claim for compensation in relation to the work.
- Certificate of lawful provenance and expert appraisal
- Insured shipping and electronic invoicing
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 TranslateItalian School, 18th century
Title: Vase with Floral Arrangement
Technique: Painting on wooden panel, probably in oil or tempera grassa
Dimensions: 28.5 x 29.5 cm, including period frame
Painting: 23 x 24 cm
Period: 18th century, probably second half (1750–1800)
Art Historical Analysis
A charming antique painting depicting a floral arrangement set in an ornamental vase with a geometric structure, decorated with linear motifs.
The composition features flowers in delicate shades of pink, orange, and blue, accompanied by green leaves and stems, against a light background with warm ochre tones.
The work recalls the tradition of 18th-century Italian decorative painting, particularly floral ornamentation intended for the interiors of homes and stately residences.
The painting, characterized by a concise and spontaneous application of paint, retains an appealing decorative quality and a pleasing chromatic harmony.
- Offered with no reserve price
Condition report
The painting is in a condition consistent with a long history, with clear signs of aging and wear.
There is widespread abrasion to the painted surface, fading of the colors, craquelure, small losses, and irregularities in the ground.
A horizontal crack is visible along the join between the wooden boards, as well as localized splits and lifting, particularly evident along the right edge.
The wooden support has a plank construction on the reverse, showing signs of workmanship and aging.
Antique dark wooden frame, with abrasions, small losses, and signs of wear.
*** Note on the photographs
Some of the photographs accompanying this listing were professionally taken using controlled artificial lighting and a studio spotlight, in order to ensure better visibility of the work and allow more precise observation of the painted surface, figurative details, and color.
Note on the frame
The work is accompanied by a classically styled carved and gilded wooden frame, with continuous vegetal decoration. The frame shows normal signs of age, minor wear, abrasions, and slight losses to the gilding, consistent with its age and use.
The frame is supplied with the work as a courtesy and does not form a substantial part of the sale. Any imperfections, losses, or damage to the frame, including damage sustained during transport, therefore cannot constitute grounds for a complaint or a claim for compensation in relation to the work.
- Certificate of lawful provenance and expert appraisal
- Insured shipping and electronic invoicing
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
Italian school (XVIII)
Title of artwork
Vaso con composizione floreale - NO RESERVE
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1750
Condition
Good condition
Height
28.5 cm
Width
29.5 cm
Period
18th century
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