{"product_id":"coppia-di-dipinti-a-olio-su-tela-xviii-secolo-marine-con-allegorie-dellinverno-e-della-primavera-in-cornici-intagliate-e-dorate","title":"Elegant Pair of French 18th-Century Coastal Paintings – Allegories of Winter and Spring","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epair of French oil paintings on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating from the early 18th century, depicting evocative \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoastal scenes at sunset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, animated by allegorical figures and putti. The paintings are housed in impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarved and gilded wooden frames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, richly decorated with raised motifs and floral corner ornaments, which enhance their refined decorative appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first painting depicts a tranquil gulf opening towards the horizon, where sailing ships and a distant city can be seen. In the foreground, on the shore, a group of figures and putti gathers around a fire. A woman wrapped in drapery sits warming herself, while a young boy carries a bundle of firewood and other figures tend to the flames. On the left, a fortress rises above a rocky promontory. The iconography most probably recalls an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eallegory of Winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, traditionally associated with fire, warmth and the hardships of the colder season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second painting presents a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseascape with a large coastal tower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a moored vessel, set against a mountainous landscape beneath a golden sky crossed by clouds. In the foreground, elegantly dressed ladies sit among flowers, while putti carry baskets filled with roses. A flying putto appears above the scene, reinforcing the joyful and flourishing atmosphere of an evident \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eallegory of Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of marine landscapes, allegorical figures and richly carved gilded frames makes this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare pair of 18th-century French paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e particularly suitable for refined interiors and collectors of European decorative painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early 18th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 74 x 63h cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Centro Mercato Antiquariato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53716316782928,"sku":"17543","price":4300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/4823\/1237\/files\/0_80adfa3f-3ed5-4479-9bc3-dd6dfebcbb17.jpg?v=1790754704","url":"https:\/\/www.centromercatoantiquariato.it\/en\/products\/elegant-pair-of-french-18th-century-coastal-paintings-allegories-of-winter-and-spring","provider":"Centro Mercato Antiquariato","version":"1.0","type":"link"}