Vintage Oil on Wood Garlic Still Life Painting

A simple vintage oil on wood painting of a head of garlic with a separated clove, rendered on a deep, mottled reddish-brown background. With its loose, expressive brushwork and highly symbolic subject matter, this folk-art still life may reference the traditional connotations of garlic as a symbol of protection, warding, magic, healing, and devotion in folk belief and ritual.

Size: 40 cm × 30 cm × 0.5 cm.

Origin: Europe.

Material: Wood.

Age/Period: Late 19th century.

Condition: Good vintage condition, with age-appropriate wear.

Please be advised that all items in our Vintage Collection are second-hand pieces, which means that they may have had significant previous use. Marks, stains, bumps, dents and wear that are cosmetic are part of the nature of vintage pieces and are therefore not recognised as defects. Only items where the function of the piece is impacted will be considered damaged. All cosmetic marks and signs of wear are part of the natural character of vintage pieces. If you are not comfortable with used or worn pieces, our standard collection may be more appealing.