Robert Chailloux (French, 1913–2006)
Still Life With Basket, Copper Vessels And Apples
Oil On Board
Signed Lower Left

Dimensions (Unframed): 24 X 28 Cm
Dimensions (Framed): 40 X 35 Cm

Condition: Fair - Age-Related Foxing And Discolouration To Cream Background, Particularly Visible Throughout; Minor Creasing To Lower Margin; Frame Shows Wear Consistent With Age. Refer To Images.

Overview
This Charming Domestic Still Life Exemplifies Chailloux'S Mastery Of The Genre. The Composition Arranges A Dark Woven Basket Filled With Apples, Earthenware Vessels With Decorative Handles, A Copper Cooking Pot With Lid, And Fresh Produce On A Neutral Ground. A Red And White Checked Cloth Provides A Focal Point Of Pattern And Warmth. The Artist'S Careful Attention To Light Modelling, Tonal Relationships, And The Tactile Qualities Of Varied Materials—Woven Basket, Glazed Ceramic, Burnished Copper, Fresh Fruit—Demonstrates The Refined Technical Skill For Which Chailloux Was Recognised.

Specifications
The Work Is Executed In Oil On Board, A Support Favoured By Chailloux For Its Smooth Surface And Stability. The Palette Emphasises Warm Ochres, Soft Creams, And Muted Earth Tones, With Strategic Accents Of Red And The Cool Metallic Tones Of Copper. The Composition Balances Vertical And Horizontal Elements With Classical Restraint, Inviting Contemplation Of Humble Kitchen Objects Elevated Through Artistic Vision. The Artist'S Signature Appears Lower Left, Confirming Attribution.

Chailloux'S Still Life Paintings Occupy An Important Position In Early 20Th Century European Art, Bridging Academic Tradition And Modernist Sensibility. Works Of This Character And Period Continue To Appeal To Collectors Of European Decorative Art And Domestic Subject Matter. The Framed Presentation Enhances The Work'S Appeal For Interior Display.106A
991754+1

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