A vase of flowers and two plums on a marble tabletop
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Anne Vallayer-Coster's A vase of flowers and two plums on a marble tabletop into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Anne Vallayer-Coster's A Vase of Flowers and Two Plums on a Marble Tabletop (c. 1780) captivates with its luminous celebration of nature's ephemeral beauty. The composition exudes an air of refined elegance, with delicate blossoms spilling from an ornate vase, their petals rendered in exquisite detail against the cool, veined marble. Two plums, their dusky skins glistening with moisture, anchor the scene with quiet gravitas. As one of the few women admitted to the French Royal Academy in the 18th century, Vallayer-Coster mastered the still-life genre with a scientific eye for botanical accuracy and a sensual handling of textures—from the crystalline water droplets to the velvet-soft fruit. This work exemplifies her unique position bridging Rococo delicacy and Enlightenment rationality, offering both aesthetic pleasure and naturalistic study.
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece would enhance a classic-interior dining room or a lawyer's office seeking dignified sophistication. Its vertical format (typical dimensions around 70×50cm) suits placement above sideboards or between bookshelves, while the soft pinks and greens harmonize with muted wall colors like Farrow & Ball's "Setting Plaster" or deep teal hues. The marble table's gray undertones suggest pairing with Carrara marble accessories or matte steel finishes. In minimalist settings, the painting's ornamental vase provides necessary visual richness; for traditional décors, it echoes well with gilded frames and silk upholstery. An office reception area could use a high-quality reproduction to convey cultivated taste, ideally lit with 2700K warm lighting to enhance the golden glow of Vallayer-Coster's historic palette. The plums' rounded forms subtly advise complementing furnishings with organic curves rather than sharp angles.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
