Pair Of Still Lifes With Baskets Of Flowers – Oil On Canvas, 17th/18th Century

A refined and elegant pair of still lifes depicting rich floral arrangements within woven baskets, executed in oil on canvas between the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Characteristics of the works: The balanced composition features a variety of flowers—including roses, flamed tulips, small wildflowers, and anemones—painted with remarkable chromatic vibrancy. They emerge strikingly from a dark, warm, and enveloping background. The artistic style is firmly rooted in the Baroque/Rococo spirit, evocative of the Italian still-life tradition at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. Condition: The works remain in their original state (with their initial patina). The canvases are intact. They exhibit the natural craquelure typical of the period, as well as an aged varnish/patina that could be revitalized with a light cleaning. Frames: The paintings are housed in beautiful, elegant period frames made of carved wood with a water-gilded finish; these are contemporary to the paintings, though they have been resized. Dimensions: 65 cm x 50 cm including frames; 50 cm x 34.5 cm for the canvases alone.