This is a very fine classic work, a mixture of a study and a seriously good painting. The study part is that the major Item in this painting, the pewter jug, is borrowed from a 17th century Dutch Master. (A practice every student of the classics has to go through). It is therefore a fusion of old and new, with a lot of ‘clear obscure’ the dark part of the painting where details fuse with the black shadows. Nevertheless, a stunning display, and if this would be auctioned at Sotheby’s it would possibly be catalogues as “A follower of blabla” and still fetch a small fortune. It dominates the room it hangs in, as we have experienced. A real eye catcher, if not a stunner for people who recognise the old world masters, yet do not want to end up with a copy.
"Apples in crystal bowl, pewter, roemer, white cloth & a peeled lemon" - Framed ready to hang
Artwork Details
Medium | Oil, Wood, Framed by Artist |
Dimensions | 27.6in (W) x 32.3in (H) x 2.4in (D) |
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Artist Bio
Kivits’ classic oeuvre includes not only original Still-life’s, but also Fruit and Floral compositions, Landscapes, Seascapes and Figurative works in glazes of oil-paint. Predominantly tapping into his antique collection for inspiration, his works take considerably longer to produce; hence a small number of masterpieces are created annually.
True traditional realism, all in the line from the Sixteenth century European Masters onward, he is staying true to these time-proven styles, refusing digital means to aid his work, e.g. projection, pre-printed canvas, grid tracings, or anything but the skill of his own eyes to hand.
Dutch-born Kivits' has firmly established himself in Australia as a legitimate Brand over the years, and his creations have found their ways to art lovers in many developed countries.