Late 19th Century Pair Of Meucci Still Lifes

Charming pair of oil paintings on canvas, framed in carved and gilded wood. The paintings depict two still lifes, with summer and autumn fruits such as grapes, watermelons, melons, lemons, plums, peaches, pomegranates, figs, and pears, accompanied by a basket, leaves, and a flask of wine, and placed on a marble table. The artist's signature, along with the date and location, is inscribed at the bottom right: "M. Meucci -1899 - Florence." This is the work of Michelangelo Meucci (1840-1909), a painter active in Florence and renowned for his paintings of birds and still lifes. This pair of paintings is remarkable for its stylistic and realistic rendering, and will add a touch of antiquity and class to any setting. Florentine manufacture, late 19th century.

Dimensions: H x W x D overall 81 x 101 x 5.5cm; H x W works only 56 x 75cm