Lot 234: Francesco Mantovano (Mantua? c. 1618-1660/3 Venice)

Carnations, lilies, narcissi, convolvulus and other flowers in a sculpted urn on a stone ledge; and Tulips, roses, carnations and convolvulus in a sculpted urn on a stone ledge
oil on canvas
37 1/2 x 29 1/8 in. (95.3 x 74 cm.)
a pair (2)

THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN

We are grateful to Dr. John Spike for proposing the attribution after examination of the originals. Francesco Mantovano was a still-life specialist in mid-seventeenth century Venice: for a recent analysis of his oeuvre, see J. Spike, 'Francesco Mantovano', in G. and U. Bocchi, Naturaliter, Casalmaggiore, 1998, pp. 392-409.

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