Escuela Flamenca (XVIII) - Bodegón de aves
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This is a high quality oil painting on oak panel. Still life of birds from the Flemish school.
Circa 1750.
Dimensions of the work: 18x23cm
Dimensions with frame: 32x37cm
The work is in good condition. Shows some slight flaws and signs of age.
It presents a deep cleaning restoration at the level of removal of oxidized varnishes.
Quality hand-carved wooden back frame is included as a gift. (this does not fit the work, and has been mounted to present the framed work.
From our private high-period collection.
It will be delivered in professional packaging, certified and insured to everyone. (Shipping costs are indicative, they will have to be discussed with the auction winner, depending on their preferences)
ICONOGRAPHY SYMBOLISM AND DETAILED STUDY
Work description:
Title: "Bird Still Life"
Measurements: 18 x 23 cm
Support: Oil on oak panel
Frame: Framed in an exquisite noble wood frame, hand-carved and chiseled by a renowned cabinetmaker of the time, which adds a resonance of artisanal mastery to the entire work.
Detailed analysis:
This work, a masterfully executed still life of birds, is a profound representation of life and mortality, typical of 18th century Flemish art. The composition features a group of birds, including a duck and possibly a pheasant, arranged on a dark wooden table that reflects a sublime contrast to the detailed and vibrant plumage of the creatures.
Symbolism:
In the tradition of flamenco still life, each element has a symbolic weight. The birds, captured at the height of their physical beauty but in a state of ultimate inertia, evoke a meditation on the transience of life and the inevitability of death. The realistic and detailed treatment not only captures the visual essence of birds, but also serves as a reminder of the impermanence of all living things. This theme, treated with somber delicacy, is a recurring leitmotif in flamenco art, where beauty and decadence coexist in an eternal dance of nature.
Technique and Composition:
The artist's skill is manifested in the precision of the brush, where each feather is outlined with almost tactile clarity, and the color palette is used to emphasize the texture and volume of the birds. The light is handled with a mastery that enhances the three-dimensionality of the composition, creating a dramatic effect that draws the viewer towards the center of the work, where life and death meet in silent contemplation.
Framework and Presentation:
The fine wood frame, a work of art in itself, encapsulates the painting with a dignity that elevates its stature. Carved with motifs that reflect the aesthetic conventions of the time, the frame not only protects the work, but also complements its theme and highlights its cultural and artistic importance.
Conclusion:
"Still Life of Birds" is an eloquent testimony to the virtuosity of Flemish artists of the 18th century, a piece that transcends the simple portrait of still life to become a profound reflection on life, death and beauty in their ephemeral manifestation. In this work, the viewer is invited to introspect on the cycles of nature and the inescapable truth of our own mortality, presented with an artistic skill that defies time and oblivion.
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This is a high quality oil painting on oak panel. Still life of birds from the Flemish school.
Circa 1750.
Dimensions of the work: 18x23cm
Dimensions with frame: 32x37cm
The work is in good condition. Shows some slight flaws and signs of age.
It presents a deep cleaning restoration at the level of removal of oxidized varnishes.
Quality hand-carved wooden back frame is included as a gift. (this does not fit the work, and has been mounted to present the framed work.
From our private high-period collection.
It will be delivered in professional packaging, certified and insured to everyone. (Shipping costs are indicative, they will have to be discussed with the auction winner, depending on their preferences)
ICONOGRAPHY SYMBOLISM AND DETAILED STUDY
Work description:
Title: "Bird Still Life"
Measurements: 18 x 23 cm
Support: Oil on oak panel
Frame: Framed in an exquisite noble wood frame, hand-carved and chiseled by a renowned cabinetmaker of the time, which adds a resonance of artisanal mastery to the entire work.
Detailed analysis:
This work, a masterfully executed still life of birds, is a profound representation of life and mortality, typical of 18th century Flemish art. The composition features a group of birds, including a duck and possibly a pheasant, arranged on a dark wooden table that reflects a sublime contrast to the detailed and vibrant plumage of the creatures.
Symbolism:
In the tradition of flamenco still life, each element has a symbolic weight. The birds, captured at the height of their physical beauty but in a state of ultimate inertia, evoke a meditation on the transience of life and the inevitability of death. The realistic and detailed treatment not only captures the visual essence of birds, but also serves as a reminder of the impermanence of all living things. This theme, treated with somber delicacy, is a recurring leitmotif in flamenco art, where beauty and decadence coexist in an eternal dance of nature.
Technique and Composition:
The artist's skill is manifested in the precision of the brush, where each feather is outlined with almost tactile clarity, and the color palette is used to emphasize the texture and volume of the birds. The light is handled with a mastery that enhances the three-dimensionality of the composition, creating a dramatic effect that draws the viewer towards the center of the work, where life and death meet in silent contemplation.
Framework and Presentation:
The fine wood frame, a work of art in itself, encapsulates the painting with a dignity that elevates its stature. Carved with motifs that reflect the aesthetic conventions of the time, the frame not only protects the work, but also complements its theme and highlights its cultural and artistic importance.
Conclusion:
"Still Life of Birds" is an eloquent testimony to the virtuosity of Flemish artists of the 18th century, a piece that transcends the simple portrait of still life to become a profound reflection on life, death and beauty in their ephemeral manifestation. In this work, the viewer is invited to introspect on the cycles of nature and the inescapable truth of our own mortality, presented with an artistic skill that defies time and oblivion.
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