Neapolitan Master, Still Life with Cuttlefish, 17th Century, Oil on Canvas

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Neapolitan master of the 17th century

Still life with cuttlefish

Oil on canvas, without frame cm. 48.5 x 63 - … Read more Neapolitan master of the 17th century

Still life with cuttlefish

Oil on canvas, without frame cm. 48.5 x 63 - with frame cm. 59 x 73.5

Antique shaped and gilded wooden box frame

Daughter of the Neapolitan nature-mortist production of the 17th century which saw important exponents such as Giacomo Recco (1603 - 1653), Paolo Porpora (1617 - 1673), Luca Forte (1600/1605 – 1670), the present canvas, of exquisite workmanship, depicting a still life with cuttlefish and ham, is to be included within the Neapolitan production similar to the style of Giuseppe Recco (1634 - 1695) and his school. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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