A still-life of flowers in an unglazed earthenware pot, fruit and flowers strewn on the ledge around the pot

by Gabrielle Fontaine, 19th century

$16,800 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books · No longer available

An exceptionally large scale work by this talented but apparently unrecorded artist, probably executed in the 1830s or early 1840s. The composition includes roses, bi-colour pinks/carnations, morning glory, dahlias, auriculas, flowering quince or prunus, hollyhock, plums and peaches. In addition a clouded yellow and two red admiral butterflies are shown. Item #3892

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