Pair of Antique French Floral Still Life Oil Paintings, Signed H. Brunet and Dated 1869
Pair of Antique French Floral Still Life Oil Paintings, Signed H. Brunet and Dated 1869
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A lovely pair of antique French floral still lifes, each depicting a richly arranged bouquet of garden flowers painted in oil and presented in matching circular brass frames.
The compositions feature roses and other blossoms in shades of blush pink, cream, yellow, coral, deep red, and burgundy, set against softly atmospheric blue-gray backgrounds. The flowers are rendered with textured, expressive brushwork that gives the petals a particularly dimensional appearance.
Both works appear to be signed “H. Brunet” along the lower edge, with the initial H tightly joined to the beginning of the surname. One painting also appears to be dated 1869, placing the pair firmly in the mid-19th century.
The matching round brass frames are finished with concentric beaded and twisted-rope style borders and simple suspension rings at the top. Their circular format, botanical subject, and restrained gilt-brass presentation give them a wonderful French salon or boudoir quality.
Era
French, dated 1869
History
Floral still life painting remained highly popular in 19th-century France, particularly for domestic interiors where intimate botanical compositions could be displayed in salons, bedrooms, and private sitting rooms.
Small circular paintings such as these were often conceived as companion works, and the matching frames, closely related palettes, and complementary bouquets strongly suggest that this pair was intended to remain together.
Provenance
France; sourced in France
Materials
Oil paint on textured artist’s support
Brass or brass-tone metal frames
Fabric-covered backs
Metal suspension rings
Dimensions
Dimensions to be added.
For the listing, I would include both the overall framed diameter and the visible image diameter.
Condition
Good antique condition with wear consistent with age. The paintings show expected craquelure, surface texture, minor abrasions, and age-related toning. One composition appears somewhat darker than the other, likely due to age, varnish, or differing environmental exposure over time.
The brass frames retain an attractive aged patina with scattered oxidation, surface marks, and wear. The fabric-covered backs show expected rubbing and edge wear. Both hanging rings remain present.
Please review photographs carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.
Disclaimers
The works are catalogued as signed H. Brunet, with one appearing to be dated 1869, based on the visible inscriptions. No further documented attribution to a specific artist named H. Brunet has been established.
As with all antique and vintage pieces, signs of age, previous use, restoration, and surface variation are expected and contribute to the history and character of the objects.
A lovely pair of antique French floral still lifes, each depicting a richly arranged bouquet of garden flowers painted in oil and presented in matching circular brass frames.
The compositions feature roses and other blossoms in shades of blush pink, cream, yellow, coral, deep red, and burgundy, set against softly atmospheric blue-gray backgrounds. The flowers are rendered with textured, expressive brushwork that gives the petals a particularly dimensional appearance.
Both works appear to be signed “H. Brunet” along the lower edge, with the initial H tightly joined to the beginning of the surname. One painting also appears to be dated 1869, placing the pair firmly in the mid-19th century.
The matching round brass frames are finished with concentric beaded and twisted-rope style borders and simple suspension rings at the top. Their circular format, botanical subject, and restrained gilt-brass presentation give them a wonderful French salon or boudoir quality.
Era
French, dated 1869
History
Floral still life painting remained highly popular in 19th-century France, particularly for domestic interiors where intimate botanical compositions could be displayed in salons, bedrooms, and private sitting rooms.
Small circular paintings such as these were often conceived as companion works, and the matching frames, closely related palettes, and complementary bouquets strongly suggest that this pair was intended to remain together.
Provenance
France; sourced in France
Materials
Oil paint on textured artist’s support
Brass or brass-tone metal frames
Fabric-covered backs
Metal suspension rings
Dimensions
Dimensions to be added.
For the listing, I would include both the overall framed diameter and the visible image diameter.
Condition
Good antique condition with wear consistent with age. The paintings show expected craquelure, surface texture, minor abrasions, and age-related toning. One composition appears somewhat darker than the other, likely due to age, varnish, or differing environmental exposure over time.
The brass frames retain an attractive aged patina with scattered oxidation, surface marks, and wear. The fabric-covered backs show expected rubbing and edge wear. Both hanging rings remain present.
Please review photographs carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.
Disclaimers
The works are catalogued as signed H. Brunet, with one appearing to be dated 1869, based on the visible inscriptions. No further documented attribution to a specific artist named H. Brunet has been established.
As with all antique and vintage pieces, signs of age, previous use, restoration, and surface variation are expected and contribute to the history and character of the objects.