Antique Victorian Still Life Oil Painting by Oliver Clare, Signed Floral Blossom & Bird’s Nest With Blue Eggs, c.1880, Ornate Gilt Frame

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Victorian Still Life Oil Painting by Oliver Clare – Blossom Flowers & Bird Nest, c.1880

Overview
A refined late Victorian … Read more Victorian Still Life Oil Painting by Oliver Clare – Blossom Flowers & Bird Nest, c.1880

Overview
A refined late Victorian still life attributed to the celebrated British painter Oliver Clare (1853–1927), depicting luminous white and blush blossoms set against a richly textured mossy ground. At the lower right, a finely rendered bird’s nest cradles four blue eggs, adding an intimate narrative detail. Oil on canvas, signed, and presented in an ornate giltwood Victorian frame.
Subject & Medium
Subject: Late Victorian still life of blossoms over moss, with bird’s nest and four blue eggs at lower right
Medium: Oil on canvas
Date: Circa 1880 (late 19th century)
Title: Still Life of Blossom & Bird’s Nest

Composition & Technique
This painting is an elegant meditation on nature, executed with a high level of finesse. The composition is anchored by a blooming cluster of white, hawthorn-like flowers accented by rosy-pink blossoms, set against a deeply layered green ground that creates strong contrast and depth.
Clare’s handling is notable for its minute detailing and controlled finish, particularly in the moss textures, petals, and the nest’s woven structure. The four blue eggs create a subtle focal counterpoint—quietly vivid against the earthy greens and browns—enhancing the sense of realism and tenderness that collectors associate with Clare’s best work.
Signature
Signed: Oliver Clare, lower corner

About the Artist
Oliver Clare (1853–1927) was a prominent Victorian still life painter and the son of the renowned artist George Clare. He is best known for meticulously detailed floral and fruit compositions, often incorporating woodland elements such as moss, birds’ nests, and textured forest floors. His work was exhibited at institutions including the Royal Academy, and his paintings have been sold through major auction houses.

Frame
Presented in an ornate giltwood Victorian frame with scrollwork and openwork carving
Aged golden patina complements the painting’s palette
Ready to hang
Dimensions (Framed)
Height: 33 cm
Width: 38.5 cm
Depth: 5 cm

Provenance
From F.R. Haynes Fine Art of Broadway
From a private Eastern Shires collection
With label from Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD


Notes for Buyers
A rare and highly decorative original work by a listed Victorian still life specialist—ideal for collectors, traditional interiors, and curated gallery walls. If you have questions or would like additional photos, condition details, or shipping quotes, please message. See less