Antique 20th c. French Still Life Paintings (pair)

Antique Oil Still Lifes

• antique circa 1910
• found in Paris, France
• oil on board in giltwood frames
• Approximately: 7" high x 9" wide -per painting
• sold as a set of two

A charming pair of French still-life paintings executed in oil, likely dating to the early decades of the 20th century. Rendered in the long tradition of Dutch and Flemish tabletop scenes, the compositions feature humble domestic objects—including a water glass, a copper vessel, some garlic bulbs, a pair of pewter trays, a utensil with an olive and some other bar foods, a coupe along with a water glass—arranged against atmospheric dark grounds. The artist demonstrates a keen interest in light, reflection, and texture, particularly in the treatment of glass and metal surfaces.

These intimate cabinet-size works reflect the enduring influence of academic and Old Master painting traditions that remained popular throughout Europe well into the early 20th century. Their restrained palette and quiet compositions evoke the timeless simplicity found in 17th-century Dutch still-life painting while maintaining the looser, painterly character associated with later atelier and studio works.

The paintings are presented in matching gilt frames with beautifully aged surfaces and rich patina that complement their traditional character. Whether displayed together above a sideboard, layered on kitchen shelving, or incorporated into a collected gallery wall, they bring warmth, depth, and a distinctly European sensibility to an interior.