Late 18th / Early 19th C Small Oil on Copper Painting of a Tavern Genre Scene Antique

Late 18th / Early 19th C Small Oil on Copper Painting of a Tavern Genre Scene AntiqueSmall painting of tavern people on Copper Piece 18th 19th C Continental (likely Dutch, Flemish, or German School) Strong affinity with genre scenes from circle of David Teniers the Younger Tavern or rustic interior scene Oil applied directly to copper plate Small cabinet format typical of intimate collectors' pieces or small devotional or narractive panels Likely a hand prepared piece, no signs of machine cut edges Areas of paint loss in the dark

featuring a dark green leather spine with gilt horizontal rules

balustrades

Florentine ateliers catering to export markets post-war

Blanace of architectural detailing and dramatic lighting suggest a Romantic Capriccio School work (1840-1860)

Era: 18th Century — dated 1765

Massillon - 1867

Marc is a recognized name among Continental minaiturists

Savonarola Wooden Chair - Heraldic Motif Late 19th/Early 20th c (1880-1920)

Crimson and gold moire paper endpapers with interlacing vine and leaf design - one of Mame's most luxurious finishes

likely from a thelogical text - unusual and adds intrigue

Mame was one of the most prestigious Catholic publishers in Europe during the 19th and early 20th centuries

Red cut velvet and satin