Monumental Original Painting with Hunting Dogs and Still Life Motif in an Ornate Gold Frame (large hunting style oil pai

EN: Monumental Original Painting with Hunting Dogs and Still Life Motif in an Ornate Gold Frame (5731)

Length — 150 cm

Width (height) — 115 cm

Visually grand, majestic, and artistically magnificent large-scale original painting (large hunting style oil painting), which will serve as a central interior element in a spacious salon, hunting lodge, or classic study. This monumental artwork is a skillful and nuanced interpretation of a masterpiece by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, a renowned artist of the royal court. On the left side of the composition, two sculpturally precise and lively hunting dogs (pointers/setters) are depicted, intently gazing at the richly laid hunting feast table. The table is adorned with succulent fruits, a melon, bunches of grapes, silver carafes, and goblets, while a hunted wolf dramatically lies on the floor beside a hunting rifle. The work is executed in oil on canvas, showcasing an exceptional rendering of fabric textures, dog fur, and the anatomical details of the game in a deep, Baroque-saturated color palette. The painting is surrounded by a stunningly ornate, wide wooden frame with massive Baroque-style corner rocaille and floral carvings, covered in noble antique gilding.

Craftsmanship & Period

Mid to second half of the 20th century, created as a high-quality and monumental tribute to the 18th-century academic school of animal and hunting painting.

Maker / Signature / Mark

On the front of the painting, in the lower right corner, directly above the image of the hunted wolf, the artist’s original brush signature “M. Moncousin” is clearly legible. On the wooden subframe at the back, there is an embedded historical calligraphic inscription documenting the subject of the original artwork: “LE LOUP MORT de Jean Baptiste Oudry”.

Rarity & Significance

Works of this scale and theme, with such a high level of execution and detail, appear on the antique market relatively rarely. The impressive 150 cm length and the flawless interplay with the massive gilded frame, which is itself a standalone object of decorative sculpture, lend the art object particular collector’s value.

Application & Interior Use

The painting is ideally suited for large-format spaces—above a massive stone fireplace, in a classic hunting trophy hall, a representative dining room, or a gentleman’s study above a leather furniture ensemble. It instantly imparts historical gravitas, an aristocratic spirit, and visual prestige to the space.

Condition

The overall condition of the artwork and frame is excellent. The canvas is taut and professionally stretched on the massive wooden subframe. The oil paint layer is completely stable, without cracks, varnish losses, or pigment fading. The ornate gold frame structure is firm, and all sculptural corner elements are impeccably preserved. The condition of the item is fully reflected in the photographs.

Closing Snapshot

Historical Ambiance: Ralph Lauren settles into his expansive manor study on a sunny afternoon, watching the light cast warmth into the room’s depths. Above the massive wooden desk, this grand and warmly framed depiction of hunting dogs and a still life after Jean-Baptiste Oudry introduces a truly majestic and substantial accent of traditional lifestyle. His eyes linger on the ornate gilded lines of the frame and the relief of the painted wolf’s fur, perceiving in it the same authentic, unshakeable, and profound spirit of historical heritage that he has always strived to embody in his designs. In a space filled with calm tranquility and the scent of wooden furniture, this artistic accent offers genuine cozy satisfaction and a moment of visual clarity before the start of a new day.

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