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A. Bally
Copper and Fruit Still-Life Painting, Early 20th Century, Framed

$939.10
£695.36
€798.14
CA$1,308.03
A$1,330.75
CHF 762.66
MX$16,023.11
NOK 8,914.03
SEK 8,953.15
DKK 6,086.15

About the Item

A charming and finely executed still life painted in oil on board, signed A. Bally in the upper right corner and bearing an inscription in the upper left. The composition presents a carefully arranged group of everyday objects rendered with warmth and sensitivity: a large copper basin, a green glazed earthenware jug, a glass tumbler, a ceramic vessel, a small knife, and several ripe peaches distributed across a white tablecloth. The artist skillfully balances form, color, and light to create a harmonious and timeless domestic scene. The copper bowl serves as the focal point of the composition, its rich reddish-brown surface reflecting subtle highlights and demonstrating the painter’s particular attention to texture and materiality. The surrounding objects are depicted with equal care, each contributing to a quiet dialogue of shapes and volumes. The luminous peaches introduce vibrant accents of red and orange that enliven the otherwise restrained palette of earthy browns, soft creams, olive greens, and warm neutrals. Executed with confident brushwork and a keen understanding of tonal relationships, the painting recalls the enduring tradition of European still-life painting. The work celebrates ordinary household objects through careful observation and thoughtful composition, transforming familiar forms into an elegant study of color, light, and balance. The neutral background and uncluttered arrangement lend the composition a modern simplicity while preserving the classical qualities associated with traditional nature morte painting. The result is an inviting and highly decorative work that would complement both traditional and contemporary interiors. Still Life Painting, Oil on Board, Signed A. Bally, European Still Life, Copper Basin Painting, Fruit Still Life, Peaches Painting, Kitchen Still Life, Traditional Still Life, Academic Realism, Decorative Painting, Mid Century European Art, Oil Painting on Board, French School Still Life, Rustic Interior Art, Antique Copper Vessel, Tabletop Composition, Collectible Fine Art, Framed Oil Painting, Nature Morte. Presented in its frame, this oil on board offers collectors an attractive example of twentieth-century European still-life painting, distinguished by its refined palette, harmonious composition, and atmospheric handling of light. 49 x 64 x 1 cm
  • Creator:
    A. Bally
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.52 in (44.5 cm)Width: 23.23 in (59 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
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  • Condition:
    Good overall condition consistent with age. Minor surface wear and light signs of handling. The painting is presented in a little Marie-Louise frame with age-related wear.
  • Gallery Location:
    Genève, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2018214565122

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