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196 - Still life with dogs and food. Signed. European school. 19th…
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Estimate €1,500 - €4,000
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Still life with dogs and food. Signed. European school. 19th century. Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 75 x 46 cm unframed, 94 x 76 cm framed. This vibrant still life is set upon a wooden table laden with various foodstuffs: fruit in a perforated goblet, a fish in the foreground, a cabbage, and other vegetables that fill the composition with colour and volume. The scene gains dynamism from the presence of two dogs below, who are intently watching the food, introducing a narrative interplay full of humour and vitality. The work stands out for its meticulous realism, evident in the glossy textures of the fish, the lush green of the leaves, and the translucent flesh of the apples. The chiaroscuro is masterfully executed, creating a theatrical atmosphere reminiscent of 19th-century Flemish and French models. The artist demonstrates remarkable technical virtuosity in the depiction of diverse materials, faithfully capturing the qualities of light on the surfaces. The balanced composition and the anecdotal touch provided by the animals lend the work a unique expressive richness, placing it firmly within the finest European naturalist traditions.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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