Still Life With Fruit By B. Jacquet In Gilt Frame

This exquisite oil on canvas still life presents a classic tableau of ripe fruit — grapes, pears, apples and citrus — artfully arranged on a softly draped white cloth, with a basket set against a muted backdrop. The painting is signed “B. Jacquet” in the lower right corner, and is beautifully set in a decorative gilt wood frame that enhances its traditional charm and collector appeal. The work emanates a rich palette of vibrant greens, yellows and warm earth tones, conveying both freshness and painterly texture.

Although details about the artist “B. Jacquet” are relatively scarce, the signature likely refers to Baptistin Clément Jacquet (1895–1984), a French painter born in Marseille who was known for landscapes and figurative scenes and who signed works “B Jacquet” in auctions and sale records. He exhibited primarily in Southern France and is referenced in artist dictionaries such as Bénézit. His style places this painting stylistically in the 20th century, possibly mid-1900s, consistent with known market records of similar works.

The reverse of the canvas carries an old gallery label from Galerie E. Caors, Marseille, suggesting past exhibition or sale provenance. Overall, this still life embodies traditional French figurative painting, with fine handling of light, texture, and color — making it a compelling piece for collectors of 20th-century European art.