Oil on canvas – Flemish genre scene – Smokers in a tavern – Gilded wooden frame

Small oil painting on canvas, a Flemish or Dutch genre scene depicting two pipe smokers in a tavern, in the tradition of David Teniers the Younger, Adriaen Brouwer, and Adriaen van Ostade. The composition features two characters: a man in red and green holding a pewter tankard, and an old peasant wearing a brown hat leaning on the left, both holding white clay pipes. The chiaroscuro treatment against a warm brown background is characteristic of this Flemish and Dutch pictorial movement, highly valued in the 17th and 18th centuries and continued in the production of the second half of the 19th century (circa 1850-1880). The period frame in gilded wood with parallel fluting and acanthus motifs carved at the corners is attributable to the Restoration/Louis-Philippe style (circa 1830-1860). The canvas and frame have undergone restorations; signs of aging cracks are visible on the canvas. Dimensions of the painting: 41 × 32 cm. Dimensions with frame: 63 × 55 cm. Weight: 5 kg. We offer a selection of our items, mostly in perfect original condition or restored by our artisan cabinetmakers, upholsterers, and gilders. A selection of items for restoration is also available as we have a large stock, and these items can be restored according to your desired finish by our artisans (choice of varnish - waxed furniture - armchairs and chairs with your fabric...). We offer a very wide choice of furniture, and perhaps the one you are looking for is not present on our page but is available in our 2200m2 warehouse, where we welcome our dear clients only by appointment to take the time together. We are located in 71270 Navilly in a beautiful 1900 factory and deliver worldwide. WE DO NOT NEGOTIATE ANY PRICES REMOTELY WITH PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER - DELIVERY ORGANISED BY US AND WE ASK YOU TO RESPECT OUR CHOICE. See you soon.