{"product_id":"c-f-becker-relieve-pareja-campesina-1882","title":"C. F. Becker — Peasant couple with sheep, genre relief, Saint Petersburg, 1882","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique relief by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. F. Becker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dated 1882 by a metal stamp on the reverse with a reference to Saint Petersburg, during the period of the Russian Empire. The composition depicts a scene of rural life, featuring a peasant couple accompanied by a sheep, with a small cluster of traditional buildings and the ruins of a monumental fortress in the background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe female figure wears traditional attire, with a hat and an ornate shawl, and holds a basket with birds. Beside her, the male figure appears wearing a wide-brimmed hat, carrying a walking stick and a travel bag. Between them, the sheep introduces a pastoral element that reinforces the genre-scene character of the depiction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work stands out for its meticulous treatment of fabrics, facial features, and architectural details. The main figures, executed in high relief, contrast with the shallower depth of the buildings and the landscape, creating a composition of remarkable spatial richness within a small format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade of a mineral material with a calcareous appearance and ivory tone, the piece belongs to the European tradition of nineteenth-century decorative reliefs. It is presented in an antique wooden frame with profuse floral ornamentation and a gilded finish, particularly appropriate for its historical aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor or model:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e C. F. Becker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peasant couple with a sheep before a fortress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sculptural relief in mineral material, likely calcareous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Last quarter of the 19th century; stamp dated 1882.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeographic reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire, according to the stamp on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions of the work:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15 × 10 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions with frame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25 × 20.5 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature and inscriptions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signature integrated into the relief and oval metal stamp on the reverse with monogram, date, and reference to Saint Petersburg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Retains antique patina, light stains, small irregularities, and surface wear. Frame shows signs of age and wear to the gilding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Framed in ornate, gilded wood, with a rear hanging system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting example of European decorative sculpture from the late 19th century, particularly attractive for the narrative richness of its composition and the delicate treatment of details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe preservation of the historical stamp on the reverse and its elaborate antique frame add additional interest to a piece that combines ornamental value with a testament to nineteenth-century decorative arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55054992638285,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0174_f8cdb9cb-6d04-4f7e-8e84-5b42b89ffe54.jpg?v=1791988519","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/c-f-becker-relieve-pareja-campesina-1882","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}