Hubert Bellis, Still Life with Vase of Cornflowers and Daisies, 19th Century, Oil on Canvas

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These antique floral still life paintings present a refined and elegant 19th-century oil on canvas, of Belgian antiquity.

The composition … Read more These antique floral still life paintings present a refined and elegant 19th-century oil on canvas, of Belgian antiquity.

The composition features a group of terracotta vases filled with wildflowers, blue cornflowers, symbols of rustic elegance,

and white daisies, painted with a soft yet vibrant brushstroke, typical of painting from the late 19th to early 20th century.

The scene is set on a rustic surface, with fallen petals enhancing the realism and poetic character of the composition.

The painting is enhanced by an original 19th-century gilded frame in fine gold leaf, contemporary with the artwork,

increasing its decorative and collectible value.

Antique flower paintings, signed still life, lower right H. Bellis, painter of the Belgian school, specializing in floral and fruit still lifes.

Hubert Bellis (1831–1902) was born in Brussels, Belgium. He studied under Navez and Henri de Coene at the Brussels Academy.

Works by this artist are held in several museums, including Amiens, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Liège.

The antique gilded frame and the oil painting have been professionally restored with great care.


Bibliography:
Bénézit; Gérald Schurr & Pierre Cabanne, Dictionnaire des Petits Maîtres de la peinture 1820-1920.

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Canvas size: 110.5 × 70 cm
Size with frame: 126 × 85 cm
Depth: 4.5 cm
Weight: 8 kg

Restored painting | Belgian school | 19th century | Antiques This piece has an attribution mark,
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