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Botanical Still Life with Insects, Continental, Early 19th Century

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A fine continental botanical still life painting with insects, possibly Scandinavian, Gouache and oil on vellum, early 19th century. The painting is stunning. The painting within a gilt frame is effusively and confidently painted The Still Life painting of an overflowing basket of flowers on a slate tabletop. A bee alights on one of the flowers while a snail moves along the tabletop. Measures: Frame 28 1/4 wide x 19 inches high, sight 18 inches x 12 1/2 inches An old label on the reverse from John Mathieson & Co, 20 Frederick Street, Edinburgh EH2 2JS and hand written on label the number 1089. (John Mathieson & Co., Edinburgh is no longer in business). This company was in operation in the early 1930s, continuing at least into the 1940s.).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 28.25 in (71.76 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800-1810
  • Condition:
    Extremely good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Downingtown, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: VM980351stDibs: LU86105996693
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