Lot 217: H. Macfarlane, Still Life of Fruit and Flowers, Oil on Canvas
This large-scale oil on canvas painting by H. Macfarlane depicts a traditional still life composition of fruit, flowers, and a silver vessel. The subject matter includes clusters of green and purple grapes, ripe peaches, plums, a sliced melon, and pink roses, rendered in a detailed and smoothly blended style reminiscent of 17th-century Dutch masters. The arrangement is set upon a stone plinth against a dark, atmospheric background. The work is signed vertically along the right edge H. MACFARLANE. The painting is housed in a substantial, ornate gilt frame featuring gadrooned and foliate mouldings.
Condition report:
The paint surface appears in good overall condition with no prominent craquelure or losses visible. Some minor surface dirt is present consistent with age. The frame shows minor surface wear but remains structurally sound.
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