18th-century FRENCH SCHOOL, after François BOUCHER (1703–177 - Lot 140

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18th-century FRENCH SCHOOL, after François BOUCHER (1703–177 - Lot 140
18th-century FRENCH SCHOOL, after François BOUCHER (1703–1770) The Fishing Party; Putti with Birds Pair of canvases forming an overdoor pair. Antique gilded and carved wooden frames with scalloped edges, decorated with shells and floral scrollwork (some imperfections). 42 x 60 cm (viewable area) 72 x 83 cm with frame (wear and missing sections) Note: This pair of overdoor panels constitutes a decorative ensemble characteristic of the Rococo aesthetic. Both compositions depict groups of putti in idealized pastoral landscapes, evoking the bucolic charm of the 18th century. The first depicts five putti fishing by a waterfall, equipped with a fishing line and a landing net. The second depicts four putti releasing birds from a cage, while one of them flies away, held back by a string. The landscape is dominated in the background by a fortified city. These works reflect the influence of François Boucher’s lighthearted subjects and pastoral scenes. Our first painting directly echoes the composition of *Putti with Birds* (Honolulu Museum of Art, Inventory No. 8915.1), featuring cherubs arranged in identical poses, releasing birds within a similar bucolic landscape. The second painting is comparable to *Putti Fishermen* (Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Inventory No. 58.15), depicting putti enjoying the pleasures of fishing with a line and a net. Beyond the subjects themselves, Boucher’s influence is evident in the depiction of the putti with plump bodies and rounded faces, in keeping with the painter’s aesthetic canon. They are portrayed in dynamic and elegant poses. The pastoral landscapes also echo Boucher through the use of recurring motifs such as steep rocks, streams, and distant perspectives.
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