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Offered for sale: a beautiful and atmospheric monumental still life, painted in the tradition of the 17th-century Dutch Masters. This expertly crafted oil painting is hand-signed by the artist G. Rombout on the lower left of the tabletop and was purchased around 1980.
The painting displays a rich and classical composition (a so-called 'ornamental still life') featuring, among other things, a carved ham on a pewter platter, a lobster, a lemon with the peel, grapes, and peaches, combined with traditional pewter and glassware.
The artist has made excellent use of the chiaroscuro technique (light-dark contrast) and demonstrates a strong mastery of the rendering of materials and texture. The work is in beautiful, authentic condition with very fine, incipient age-related craquelé that contributes to its classic appearance.
The painting is framed with a monumental gold-colored Baroque frame, which gives the artwork an impressive presence on the wall.
Specifications:
- Artist: G. Rombout
- Technique: Oil paint on canvas
- Subject: Classical opulent still life / vanitas
- Period: Approx. 1980
- Dimensions without frame: 80 x 60 cm Dimensions with frame: 110 x 90 cm
- Condition: Good condition, canvas is nice and taut, frame has minimal signs of wear commensurate with age.
- Delivery: Due to the large size and weight of the quality frame, collection in Utrecht is strongly preferred. Any shipping or delivery is subject to prior agreement and is at the buyer's risk and expense.