19th Century French Oil on Canvas Genre Paintings in Giltwood Frames, Set of Two

$2,800

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Decorate an office, study, or powder room with this delightful “Fausse Paire” of antique genre paintings. Crafted in France circa 1850 and set in their original carved giltwood frames, the two works capture tender moments of rustic domestic life with exceptional detail and charm. The first painting depicts a quiet scene centered on a man gently feeding a yellow bird perched on his finger. A younger man watches with a smile, tin cup in hand, while a toddler nearby leans over a wicker basket, absorbed in play. Rendered in warm earth tones with soft natural light, the composition evokes themes of gentleness, observation, and generational connection. The second scene portrays a playful moment of courtship, as a young man leans over a woman holding a card, their closeness suggesting flirtation. At the same table, an elderly woman studies her cards while a child looks on, and a curled cat rests below. The figures are painted with expressive nuance, revealing mood and personality through gesture and costume. In excellent condition commensurate with age and use, both paintings exude warmth, wit, and timeless human connection, celebrating the simple pleasures of everyday life. Measures: Largest: 15″W x 17.5″H Smallest: 12.75″W x 14.75″H

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