
Still Life With Grapes, Peaches, And Pears On A Pewter Tazza, With A Self-portrait In The Reflection
This exquisite oil on panel by Panfilo Nuvolone presents a lush arrangement of grapes, peaches, and pears resting upon a gleaming pewter tazza, rendered with meticulous attention to texture and light. The metallic surface of the vessel serves as a mirror, reflecting a diminutive self-portrait of the artist, a clever and intimate device that situates Nuvolone himself within the composition. The work exemplifies the refined elegance of Northern Italian still life painting, balancing naturalistic precision with a quiet sense of artistic self-awareness.
- Medium
- oil on panel
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Master Paintings Evening Sale
January 29, 2020
Estimate: $200,000 – $300,000
Lot 49
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