Pair of Late 19th C Belgian Sporting Oil Paintings of Hunting Dogs and Game, Signed G. Van Nuffel Antique

Pair of Late 19th C Belgian Sporting Oil Paintings of Hunting Dogs and Game, Signed G. Van Nuffel AntiqueAdditional Description: A beautifully composed and highly decorative pair of late 19th century Belgian sporting paintings, each signed G. Van Nuffel, depicting animated hunting scenes set within expansive autumnal landscapes. The first painting captures a poised hunting dog mid point, alert and focused as game emerges from dense brush, while the second presents a dynamic chase scene with rabbits darting through textured grasses. In both compositions,

Sold by historic tabacconist located opposite the Palais Royal at 157 rue Saint-Honore

The outer edge is carved with repeating leaf or laurel-style motifs

working within the academic tradition of genre and sporting scenes

Switzerland (1899)

emphasizing serenity

Antique item

during parlor visits or card tables

engraved brass

likely done in the late 19th or early 20th century for presentation or portfolio storage

with artisans producing elaborate gilt bronze mounts for furniture

old residue

This is almost certainly a convalescence gift — someone either visited