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Classic Still Life Paintings for Sale

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Here are classical still life paintings by famous artists such as Willem Claeszoon Heda, Jean-Baptiste Simeon Chardin, William Harnett, Pieter Claesz, and Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Classicism still life oil painting refers to the appreciation and imitation of Greek and Roman literature, fine art, and architecture. The term means excellence, high artistic quality, and tradition. Classical art encompasses antiquity and later still life oil paintings inspired by it, the latter normally referred to as Neoclassical.

The true geniuses of classical still life oil paintings are still remembered to this day and featured in prominent museums around the world. What makes them classics is how they defined still life, whether in the beginning, the middle or at the tail end of its dominance. Classical still life paintings have sold for millions, and several are in the top 20 most expensive paintings of all time. Some collectors consider owning certain classical still life art as a badge of honor, with a lot of paintings in the category being out of reach. Owning classical still life paintings is a big deal and will definitely garner a lot of interest. -- The Copyright of Scripts is Reserved by Toperfect.