Pair of still lifes, artist active in the Cremona area, first half of the 17th century.

Pair of still lifes, artist active in the Cremona area, first half of the 17th century. Measurements: 75x112 cm in a 99.5x136.5 frame 75x112 cm in a 99.5x136.5 frame A series of fruits, mushrooms, and vegetables are carefully arranged on neutral surfaces, watched over by two small birds. In the first composition: a ceramic tray filled with pears, a basket of cherries, asparagus, an artichoke, peas, citrus fruits, and a sparrow. In a contemporary frame. In the second: pomegranates, thistles, grapes, apples, citrus fruits, figs, mushrooms, a basket of chestnuts, and a sparrow. In a contemporary frame. These captivating compositions were a product of the imagination, yet governed by precise illustrative rigor. The fruits and vegetables are arranged in small piles or collected in plates and small baskets, creating balanced compositions with a very pleasing effect. The excellent state of preservation and the contemporary frames make this pair of paintings a particularly interesting find for a fully conscious and mature collector who appreciates their fascinating archaic charm. The office of Dr. Gianluca Bocchi is available for further information. The work, like all our other objects, will be sold with a certificate of authenticity. We personally handle and organize the packaging and shipping of our works of art, with insurance, worldwide. If the work is purchased by non-Italian customers, it will require a certificate of free circulation. The gallery will handle the bureaucratic and economic aspects of this process. All costs of the procedure are included in the price.