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Rare lot of 18th century antique paintings, allegory of the four seasons

Offered by: Parino Mercato Antiquario

Description
Elegant group of four Italian paintings from the second half of the 18th century. Oil on canvas artworks depicting the allegory of the four seasons, of remarkable pictorial quality and difficult to find. Spring is depicted as a young girl immersed in flowers and Summer as a woman preparing for the harvest with a sickle in her hand. Autumn is a beautiful girl with a basket of fruit holding a bunch of grapes while Winter is depicted as an old man smoking in an interior lit by burning coals. Noteworthy is the mastery with which the girls' clothes and jewels were made, as well as some minute naturalistic details. Contemporary frames in carved and gilded wood, with some drops of gilding (see photo). Paintings on the first canvas that show some signs of aging, overall in good condition. Internal size H 101 x W 74 cm.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Oil on Canvas
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1770
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	0948
Incollect Reference #:	767591

Dimensions

W.	34.65 in;	H.	45.28 in;	D.	1.97 in;
W.	88 cm;	H.	115 cm;	D.	5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Parino Mercato Antiquario, located in Vicoforte, Italy, is one of the largest antique and design shops in the country, specializing in antique paintings, furniture, sculptures, and collectibles. For inquiries, visit www.parino.it or contact us at info@parino.it | (+39) 0174569430 | (+39) 3395094992.