'Race Day' Oil Painting On Board by Eric With 19th Century Table leaves and gilt scrolls

leaves and gilt scrolls

This fabulous French gold metal circular box comes from the town of Bressan and is a lovely example of the unique enamel work for which this area is renowned

There is a small area of minor wear to the surface pattern which can clearly be seen in the photo

Ref:  W635B

The black background of this decorative toleware planter is a perfect foil for the gold painted floral and ribbon decoration which is repeated on all four sides

'Race Day' Oil Painting On Board by Eric With 19th Century Table leaves and gilt scrollsEric With was a self taught Swedish artist, he travelled widely in Europe and is represented in a number of galleries and museums. In this work, with the use of vibrant colours, sweeping brushstrokes and heavy impasto, the artist has captured the speed and excitement of the race. This oil painting is housed in a modern mottled grey and silvered frame which compliments it perfectly There is a confident spontaneity in this action packed painting, this