Jacob de Wit, Flowers with Cupids, 1720, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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Jacob de wit (amsterdam, 1695 - 1754) attributable/workshop
a pair of cupids with a garland of flowers

oil on canvas … Read more Jacob de wit (amsterdam, 1695 - 1754) attributable/workshop
a pair of cupids with a garland of flowers

oil on canvas (91 x 103 cm. - framed 104 x 115 cm.)
provenance: christie’s (london, old master painting 12.12.1996) lot 82

this magnificent composition depicts two cupids intent on holding a garland of flowers, placed on a refined architecture with bas-reliefs and masks, presumably the top of a fountain.

one of the two cupids is sympathetically holding up a part of it with his hands, while his head is turned towards the viewer; the second cupid must have clumsily broken the thread that held up its end, and is sitting sulking with a torch and a tear running down his chubby cheek.

the work, given its stylistic characteristics and compositional taste, can be attributed to the flemish jacob de wit (amsterdam, 1695 - 1754), or to an author from his workshop, with his typical triumphal and opulent style.

additional information:

the work is sold complete with a pleasant golden frame and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and descriptive iconographic sheet. 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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