19th-Century German School, Artist’s Studio

19th-Century German School, Artist’s StudioA fine late 19th century interior scene depicting the artists studio. The room is covered with an array of artworks including a large oil painting, which stands on an easel to our right. We particularly love the various props and the scattering of drawings. The painting is monogrammed in the lower left and housed within a handsome Cassetta frame with corner ornamentation. Medium: Oil on woodOverall size: 24 x 30 62cm x 76cmYear of creation: c.

The painting dates to around 1650 and it’s fascinating to think that landscape painting

Could this be a commentary on the sitter’s character

A fine pair of mid-19th century portraits depicting a nonchalant French couple dressed in the fashion-a-la-mode

The impressionists inspired so many painters during this exciting time for French art

Edwin Williams exhibited in London between 1845 and 1875

Frame a little tatty with wear

19” x 15” / 48cm x 38cm Year of creation 1957

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 18” x 19” / 45cm x 49cmYear of creation: c

1750Provenance: GermanyCondition: Craquelure but the paint is stable

Her right ear is little more than a blur and her shimmering lips are poised to talk

which included a reline and a clean

It’s interesting how decorative a quick study can be - particularly when paired with a modern interior