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Pair of Tall Antique Italian Still Life Paintings, circa 1900

$4,900per set
£3,637.99per set
€4,239.26per set
CA$6,802.78per set
A$7,609.34per set
CHF 3,959.95per set
MX$93,673.57per set
NOK 50,378.71per set
SEK 47,265.16per set
DKK 31,629.10per set
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From Italy, this pair of still life paintings depict fruit and vegetables beneath an urn flowing down and over a bench. The compositions complement each other as do the colors and lighting. The paintings are just less than 6 feet tall, and they date to the end of the 19th century or very beginning of the 20th century. They will bring life to any area they are placed.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 71.13 in (180.68 cm)Width: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. CONDITION: Good condition, recently cleaned and some old restorations. Minor abrasions and wear on canvas.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 219-641stDibs: LU906315646902

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