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Old Master 18th Century Oil Painting Classical Figures Musical Recital & Satyrs

REF: LA381869
£45,000
€53,947
$60,232
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Description
🏛️ 18th Century Italian Baroque Old Master Oil Painting – "Apollo and Marsyas with the Judgment of King Midas" Mythological Musical Contest Scene | After Filippo Lauri (1623–1694) 🎨 Subject & Medium This striking 18th-century oil on canvas depicts a powerful mythological moment—the musical contest between Apollo, god of music, and the Phrygian satyr Marsyas. A tale of rivalry, pride, and divine retribution, this classical scene is painted in the Italian Old Master tradition and attributed to an artist working after Filippo Lauri, a prominent figure of the Roman Baroque school. 🎼 The Myth of Apollo and Marsyas According to Greek mythology, Marsyas discovered a double-reed flute (aulos) once discarded by the goddess Athena. Confident in his talent, he challenged Apollo to a musical duel, with the god playing the stringed cithara. Judges—either the Muses or King Midas, depending on the version—declared Apollo the victor after he introduced vocal performance, something Marsyas could not match on a wind instrument. The outcome was tragic: as agreed, the winner chose the penalty. Apollo, angered by Marsyas’s boldness, had him flayed alive—a chilling reminder of the gods’ wrath toward hubris. ⚡ Classical Themes of Judgment and Punishment The painting not only portrays this iconic contest but also reflects broader themes in Greek mythology, where mortals who challenge divine authority often meet severe consequences. Similar fates befell figures such as Arachne and Niobe, reinforcing the cautionary nature of these enduring tales. 🖌️ Artistic Composition & Style Set within a wooded landscape beneath a dramatic sky, the composition centers on Apollo and Marsyas, with King Midas nearby in judgment. The scene is rendered with refined anatomical precision and rich emotional depth. Chiaroscuro enhances the tension, while a harmonious palette lends vibrancy and movement. The theatrical composition and classical proportions are highly characteristic of the Baroque period and resonate strongly with the style of Filippo Lauri and his Roman contemporaries. 🖼️ Frame Details The painting is housed in an exquisite antique gilt gesso frame, featuring elaborate Baroque scrollwork and foliate ornamentation. Dimensions (Framed): Height: 72 cm | Width: 97.5 cm | Depth: 4.5 cm Weight: Approx. 9 kg (unwrapped) The frame complements the historic grandeur of the piece and is ready for immediate display. ✍️ Signature & Attribution This work is unsigned, which is typical for many studio or follower works of the period. It is confidently attributed to an Italian School artist, working in the style of Filippo Lauri (1623–1694), whose influence is evident in the composition and expressive handling. 👤 About Filippo Lauri Filippo Lauri was a leading painter of the Roman Baroque, trained by his father and later mentored by Angelo Caroselli. As a member—and later director—of the prestigious Accademia di San Luca, Lauri collaborated with artists such as Claude Lorrain, contributing refined figures to grand narrative works. His hallmark style is defined by elegant, small-scale figures and mythological subjects, executed with theatrical flair and technical finesse. 📜 Provenance From a private collection in Northern England Formerly sold at notable high end northern auction Currently curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD 💡 Key Features & Collector Appeal ✔ Genuine 18th-century Baroque oil painting with mythological subject ✔ Follows the tradition of Filippo Lauri, a noted Roman Old Master ✔ Dramatic storytelling with rich classical symbolism ✔ Exquisitely framed and ready for display ✔ Ideal for private collectors, designers, and institutions ✔ Curated by a trusted UK antiques dealer with established provenance For lovers of classical mythology, Old Master works, and Baroque drama, this painting offers both historic charm and narrative depth—an exceptional addition to any fine art collection.
measurements
Height:
72 cm
Width:
97.5 cm
Depth:
4.5 cm
Unwrapped weight just under 9kg
declaration
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD has clarified that the Old Master 18th Century Oil Painting Classical Figures Musical Recital & Satyrs (LA381869) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 18th century
condition
Offered in fine old used condition.The front painting surface has various paint loss in areas, paint touch ups in places, with noticeable craquelure as expected with extreme old age, with obvious foxing to the back and with old age. Tears to the canvas surface and old repairs in places. The frame having some chips & cracking in places, repairs, scuffs, scratches commensurate with usage.
additional info
Date of Manufacture:
18th century
location
This Old Master 18th Century Oil Painting Classical Figures Musical Recital & Satyrs is located in Greater London, United Kingdom
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