19th-Century Dutch School, Still Life With Fruit, Oysters & Lobster

19th-Century Dutch School, Still Life With Fruit, Oysters & LobsterThis impressive 19th century still life depicts a sumptuous bounty of fruit, oysters, flowers and porcelain. Its an abundant display a celebration of nature. This iconic style of still life was made popular by the Dutch old masters in the 17th century when many of the goods depicted were considered highly exotic and precious. Middle class buyers commissioned thousands of works to declare their newly acquired wealth and beautify their homes. One such

this beautiful old painting sits alongside many other works originating in Northern Europe during the 16th-century

Overall size: 12½” x 13½” / 32cm x 35cm

1770Provenance: FranceCondition: Areas of craquelure but the paint layer is stable

The swirl of the moon is positioned exactly in the middle of the composition so it immediately draws your eye

many of his paintings draw on both schools

which featured a greater emphasis on emotion

A large easy-going impressionistic landscape painting by Danish artist

1820Condition: Frame with some age-related wear but otherwise fine

The painting is signed/dated in the lower left and housed within an impressive gilt frame

Is this a clue regarding the gentleman’s identity or activities

Thors spent most of his life working in England but also travelled back to his native Holland from time to time

A beautiful little rural scene in the manner of Salon-exhibited Parisian painter