Antoine Vollon, French 1833-1900- Still life with a cauldron, pewter jug and harness; oil on canvas, signed 'A. Vollon' (lower right), 55.5 x 45.6 cm. Provenance: Anon. sale, Sotheby's, London, 28 March 1990, lot 380 (sold for £7,773).; An important Private Collection, UK. Note: In his day, Vollon was hailed as a second Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin (1699-1779), the French master of still-life compositions. The present work exhibits Vollon's technical virtuosity in describing the surface, light, and textures of the cauldron, pewter jug, and harness. In theme, palette, and broad handling, his still-lifes further reflect the influence of his mentor Théodule Ribot (1823-1891).Vollon began his career in Lyon as a student at the local École des Beaux-Arts from 1850-52. After moving to Paris in 1859 he became interested in genre subjects due to the encouragement of Ribot and François Bonvin. In 1863, the Salon des Refusés counted him among the exhibitors, and two years later he was accepted into the official Salon, where he would continue to exhibit regularly. Recognition of his distinguished career arrived in 1897 when he was elected as a full academician of the Académie des Beaux-Arts.Please refer to department for condition report