Flämische Schule (XVIII-XIX), After - Blumenstrauß mit Schmetterling

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Oil on panel still life titled Blumenstrauß mit Schmetterling from the 19th century, of Belgian Flemish School origin, attributed (Nach) to the Flemish School, signed lower left F. V. B., measuring about 49.5 x 41 cm, in reasonable condition.

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Flemish School, early 19th century. Bottom left signed F. V. B…

Flower bouquets with butterflies

In flower still life, the butterfly primarily symbolizes the soul, transformation, resurrection, and the fragility of life. It serves as a reminder of transience and the passage of time, while also representing the beauty of flowers, which embody the impermanence of things.

The butterfly, which sucks nectar from a flower, reinforces the idea of union, impermanence, and the fleeting beauty of life.

Since the 17th century, butterflies frequently appear in Dutch and Flemish still life paintings.
However, painters like Jan van Eyck (1390-1441) had long incorporated butterflies into their still life paintings due to their religious symbolism, even before this period.

Oil on wood panel, craquelé, somewhat restored.
Large approx.: 49.5 x 41 cm (free frame offered)
Bottom left signed F. V. B...

Origin: French private collection.

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Flemish School, early 19th century. Bottom left signed F. V. B…

Flower bouquets with butterflies

In flower still life, the butterfly primarily symbolizes the soul, transformation, resurrection, and the fragility of life. It serves as a reminder of transience and the passage of time, while also representing the beauty of flowers, which embody the impermanence of things.

The butterfly, which sucks nectar from a flower, reinforces the idea of union, impermanence, and the fleeting beauty of life.

Since the 17th century, butterflies frequently appear in Dutch and Flemish still life paintings.
However, painters like Jan van Eyck (1390-1441) had long incorporated butterflies into their still life paintings due to their religious symbolism, even before this period.

Oil on wood panel, craquelé, somewhat restored.
Large approx.: 49.5 x 41 cm (free frame offered)
Bottom left signed F. V. B...

Origin: French private collection.

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Details

Artist
Flämische Schule (XVIII-XIX)
Sold with frame
No
Attribution
After
Title of artwork
Blumenstrauß mit Schmetterling
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Belgium
Condition
Fair condition
Height
49.5 cm
Width
41 cm
Depiction/Theme
Still life
Style
Classical
Period
19th century
GermanyVerified
1007
Objects sold
91.8%
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