French school (XIX) - Lion and lioness at sunset

French school (XIX) - Lion and lioness at sunset. 54 x 65 cm (without frame) - 68 x 78 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in a 19th century carved and gilded wooden frame. Signed lower right: «Eug. Delacroix». The painting shows a pair of lions on a rocky height, set against a wide mountain landscape at sunset. The lion, crouching on the right, turns his head in profile with open jaws and raised tail, while the lioness, in the foreground and seen from behind, leans towards the valley as if on watch. The sky, streaked with bright red fading into the blue and grey tones of the mountains, gives the scene a dramatic mood. The work belongs to the 19th century popularity of big cat subjects, which French Romantic painting made famous. The signature refers to the repertoire of Eugène Delacroix, and the canvas shares his taste for textured brushwork, strong contrasts of light and exotic settings. - This item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further informations on the condition report are available upon request. - All shipments are handled with professional packaging. The frame, if present, is to be understood as a gift and therefore its structural integrity during transport is not guaranteed. *Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of the Italian cultural heritage. Normally the times for issuing certificates are 40 days from the date of the appointment: The new legislation in force from 2021 provides for shorter times at the discretion of the expert commission for declared amounts of less than € 13,500. All costs of this operation are included.

Estimate:£1,675.18

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