18th Century French Decorative Dessus-de-Porte Painting

Baran de Bordeaux
Oil on Canvas
W1000 x H920 mm
Circa 1750
$3,950

A charming 18th century dessus-de-porte oil-on-canvas in original distressed condition. These were painted to hang over doors in panelled rooms. Central to the work is a large bouquet of flowers, to the right is a cupid setting a bird free from its cage. The subject is typical of romantic sentiment of the mid-1700s in France. The piece is uniformly worn to a lovely, soft patina.

Details
  • Category
    Wall Art, Original Art
Specifications

Dimensions:

W1000 x H920mm

Ref:

ss29

Features

This is a one-off genuine antique or vintage item, making it a truly unique statement piece. Such examples are rare on the international market and likely to appreciate in value, whilst providing a lifetime of enjoyment.

SKU: 18th-ce-1
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