Oliver Clare (1853-1927) - Pair Of Still Life Oil Paintings. Dated 1916. Retro / Vintage

Oliver Clare (1853-1927) - Pair Of Still Life Oil Paintings. Dated 1916. Retro / VintageA truly outstanding pair of still life oils depicting an abundance of fruits by the renowned still life painter, Oliver Clare (1853 1927), dated 1916. Oliver Clare was a British painter who is best known for his detailed and polished academic still lifes of fruit and flowers. Born near Birmingham, England in 1853, Clare was the son of prominent still life artist George Clare (1830 1890), who it is thought was responsible for much, if not all, of

The box boasts engraved gilt brass decoration and working lock and key to the lid

Diameter (at base): 3cm

The area is stable and all other areas remain firm and sturdy

A charming sterling silver vanity pot

a 'man of the world' who pursues selfish

Height (at highest point): 24cm

The fragment has a fine gold border with a central foliate design with flowers to the above and below of what looks to be leaves or sheafs

Provenance: Private collection of the late Howard Godfrey (1938-2019)

925 silver mustard spoon

The top and front of the box is cross banded with tulipwood

Height: 15cm

There is chipping to the spine leather of Volume 1 and the front boards of both Volume 1 and Volume 10 are becoming detached from the binding