French School Still Life With Grapes & Snail

French School Still Life With Grapes & SnailA rich 19th century still life depicting an assortment of grapes with leaves, raspberries and a curious snail. It was painted in France during the late 19th century but it reminds us of the masterful Dutch school still lifes of the 17th century. Its unsigned but clearly by a well trained hand who was inspired by the Dutch golden age. A very nice decorative piece. Medium Oil on canvas Overall size 14 x 15 37cm x 39cm Year of creation c. 1880 Provenance

Some minor scratches

if this was a 16th-century canvas

We love the way they’ve captured her expression as she stands patiently for her portrait

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Lillerös’ in 2006 at Sotheby’s

It’s easy to imagine yourself whiling away the hours within this peaceful English countryside scene

The Fould family is of French Jewish descent and known for its success in banking

The details are exquisite and best viewed under magnification

A light-filled impressionistic harbour scene by noteworthy Danish painter

The artist has used a subtle range of earthy colours and beautifully captured the effects of light on water

Abraham Hulk the Elder (1813-1897) and exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of British Artists

Size including frame 14⅓” x 17⅔” / 36cm x 45cm