Pair of Floral Still Life Paintings SOLD

"Pair of Floral Still Life Paintings" Master of the Guardesque Flowers Oil on canvas Second half of the 18th century Gilded and lacquered frames Canvas dimensions 47 x 35 cm Frame dimensions 56 x 44 cm Excellent condition This splendid and rare pair of Still Life paintings, featuring two vases full of flowers, presents all the refined pictorial, formal and chromatic characteristics that distinguish the style of the "Master of the Guardesque Flowers". Even the remarkable quality of execution and the fineness of detail attest to the attribution to this mysterious Venetian painter who preferred to remain anonymous. The appellation, assigned to him by most recent critics, derives from a series of paintings depicting well-defined floral compositions, with an original and extraordinarily elegant pictorial style, whose author has remained unknown, but for a long time attributed to the great Venetian Master. The incorrect attribution, which considered these Still Lifes belonging to the production of Guardi and his workshop, gives rise to the current name. In fact, he is certainly an artist who evolved in the circle of Venetian painters of the 18th century, but his works are innovative compared to the traditional canons of still life. His paintings have shimmering colors, spread with a free and loose brushstroke. The colors of these floral compositions, extraordinarily "modern" and completely personal, blend with the light and monochrome background that distinguishes his works, creating chromatic contrasts of great effect and particular refinement. The paintings are in a state of absolute integrity, free from restorations and repainting. A careful cleaning performed in a professional manner allows the vision of the canvases in all their beauty. Tracked shipping (DHL TRACKING) and fully insured with anti-shock packaging in a custom-made wooden crate. Delivery within 3 working days from receipt of payment (DHL EXPRESS) Negotiable price with personalized payments All photographic details on link: https://www.antichitaischia.it/it/prodotto/coppia-nature-morte-di-fiori