Miguel Canals Studio

Fine Spanish Old Master style Oil Painting Flowers in Ornate Vase

20th century

German School, early 20th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 33 x 27.5 inches canvas: 30 x 25 inches private collection, UK the painting is in overall very ...

Ornate Classical Fruit Still Life Italian School, 17th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 22 x 27 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and sound condi...

Classical Still Life of Flowers by Thomas Webster, British contemporary artist late 20th century signed oil on board, unframed board: 30 x 18 inches provenance: private collection, U...

'Summer Flowers' by Margaret Ryder (British b. 1908) signed oil on canvas, framed frame: 33 x 26 inches canvas: 27 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, UK Exhibited at the Roy...

A rare and most attractive still life by William Smith of Chichester. The sumptuous textures of the peaches and grapes contrasting with the dark ba...

17th century Dutch Still-life, An opulent table with a roemer, oysters and wine attributed to Pieter Van Berendrecht The present painting is a beautiful and characteristic example of the 17th century Dutch genre of "Monochrome Banketjes". An opulent meal is depicted on a large table, which has been covered by a dark grey tapestry and a white table cloth. On luxurious silver plates, several delicacies are being presented amongst which are a large ham, bread, oysters and a lemon. A roemer, surrounded by an elegant vine and a wine flute have been delicately placed between these plates. An intricately decorated silver cup, a salt cellar, an earthenware mustard cup and other accroutements further enrich the composition, creating a feast for all senses. The painter wonderfully captured how each of these objects reflect the light in their own distinct way, it is a testament to his skill that the painting looks so realistic, almost like a 17th century photograph. Pieter van Berendrecht or Pieter Jansz. van Beerendrecht (Haarlem, 1616 - Weesp, 1672) was a painter active in the Dutch Golden Age, who specialized primarily in still-lifes and monochrome banquet scenes. His paintings are known for their monochrome style, influenced by Haarlem painters Willem Claeszoon Heda and Pieter Claesz. The monochrome banquet scenes he specialized in often featured a limited palette, emphasizing subtle variations in tone and texture, which required a high level of skill to execute effectively. A precious pack of black peppers can be seen to the far right, this was a very expensive and coveted possession. These works commonly depicted tables set with an array of foods, drinking vessels, and other dining accoutrements, arranged with a keen sense of composition and lighting. Van Berendrecht was born on May 5th, 1616, in Haarlem as the son of Johannes Pietersz. Berendrecht. He became a member of the local Saint Luke's Guild in 1632. Van Berendrecht's association with the Saint Luke's Guild in Haarlem suggests he was well integrated into the artistic community of his time. The Guild was an important institution for artists, providing them with support and promoting their work. His status as a master painter by 1642 indicates his recognition and respect within this community. Pieter married in Haarlem in 1644 and remarried in Amsterdam in 1653. In 1662, he was a witness at the wedding of his son Pieter in Weesp, who would later follow him in his footsteps as a painter. Van Berendrecht is also mentioned by his contemporary and fellow painter Vincent van der Vinne...

17th century Dutch Still-life, An opulent table with a herring, a bread roll and a bunch of grapes on pewter platters, with a tazza of red wine, a porcelain decanter and a parmesan ...

This exquisite floral still life, likely created in the late 17th century, is attributed to a follower of Daniel Seghers. The painting showcases a vivid...