18th Century
The Seasons: Four Still Lifes
Each oil on canvas, ovoid
Each 43 x 34 inches (109.3 x 86.5 cm)
Frames 46 1/2 x 37 1/2 inches (118.2 x 95.3 cm)
Provenance:
Private collection, Malibu, California
Sold for $11,520
Estimated at $8,000 - $12,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
18th Century
The Seasons: Four Still Lifes
Each oil on canvas, ovoid
Each 43 x 34 inches (109.3 x 86.5 cm)
Frames 46 1/2 x 37 1/2 inches (118.2 x 95.3 cm)
Provenance:
Private collection, Malibu, California
All four: Relined. Scattered touches of restoration, especially around the edges. Some larger areas of restoration or damage, as noted below:
Scene with rabbits: restoration to the gray volute on which the sculptural figure leans.
Scene with birds and lace: shadows on the steps reinforced
Scene with fish: Several visible scratches in the paint surface
Scene with felled game: shadows and other dark areas reinforced
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Auction: Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints / English & Continental Decorative Arts, Jan 25, 2024
NEW YORK, NY -- International competition drove strong results at Doyle's auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints on January 25, 2024. The sale showcased a wide range of works including landscapes, still lifes, portraits and religious subjects by European artists from the Renaissance through the 19th century.
Wojciech Kossak (1856-1942) was a member of a celebrated Polish family of artists who specialized in equestrian subjects and scenes from military history. The sale featured a remarkable work depicting an historic victory of the fabled German Black Hussars over a Russian artillery unit, probably during the Seven Years’ War. Competitive bidding drove this painting to $28,800, more than doubling its estimate.
François Boucher‘s paintings and drawings are prized for their idyllic evocations of the French rococo style. Achieving an exceptional $25,600 was a lovely chalk drawing of a lady holding a birdcage. It was clearly executed by an artist who knew Boucher's style intimately, probably a member of his immediate circle.
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Elaine Stainton: 212-427-4141, ext 238, Paintings@Doyle.com
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