Italian Mid-Century Oil on Canvas Still Life Sale Original page restraint detailing intact

Original page restraint detailing intact

Weight: Substantial / very heavy

The base is beautifully detailed with floral inlay and retains the craftsmanship and refinement associated with the Napoleon III period

Drawings from the collections of the École des Beaux-Arts

The form is elegant and restrained in scale  they are stunning front on and from the side due to the projection

Italian Mid-Century Oil on Canvas Still Life Sale Original page restraint detailing intactA treasured discovery as we neared the end of a searing hot afternoon under the Tuscan sun, this expressive Italian oil painting was one of those pieces we simply couldn't leave behind. Signed O. L. De Scolari, the composition captures a still life of fruit with remarkable confidence and energy. Thick applications of oil paint, worked with both brush and palette knife, create a beautifully textured surface that changes throughout the day as light