H.J. Verhoef (1932-2012) - Exotic Butterflies 3

Title: Cabinet of Curiosities – Exotic Butterflies

Artist: Hans Verhoef (Netherlands) 10-101932 / 08-12-2012
Technique and materials: Oil on panel, hand-painted, presented in a decorative and hand-painted frame.
Period / Year:
Ca. 2000–2010
Signature: Hand-signed monogram lower left on the panel. The frame also bears a nameplate “H. J. Verhoef”.
Panel dimensions: 24cm x 29.5cm
Dimensions including frame: 39.5cm x 45.5cm

Description:
Refined natural-historical painting in the style of a classic “cabinet of curiosities,” with a symmetrical composition of exotic butterflies. The work is executed with great precision and attention to detail, with the vibrant colors and subtle brushwork giving the butterflies a nearly museum-like and three-dimensional appearance.
The combination of painting and presentation in a richly crafted frame enhances the character of a traditional natural-historical collectible, inspired by 19th-century entomological cabinets and curiosa collections. Consequently, the work forms both a decorative art object and a special collectible that fits exceptionally well within a classical, eclectic, or natural-historical interior.
This work is part of a series of comparable works by the same artist, each offered separately.

Condition:
In excellent condition. The panel and the paint layer are in very good condition. The frame is also in good condition with light, normal signs of wear appropriate to age and display.
Origin: Private collection, Netherlands.
Shipping: Carefully packaged and insured for shipment. The work is framed and well-protected, shipped in sturdy, professional packaging.