| Artist Name |
Simon Pietersz Verelst (1644-1710) |
| Title |
Mixed Floral Arrangement in a Vase |
| Description |
This stunning 18th century Dutch Old Master Golden Age floral oil painting is attributed to Simon Pietersz Verelst. Painted circa 1720 it is a still life floral of a mixed flower arrangement in a vase on a marble table. The flowers include white and pink roses, flame tulips, peonies and carnations. A swallow tail is on the marble table below. Many similar writhing peonies appear in Verelst's work. The colours are still vibrant and the details superb. This is a really beautiful example of an 18th century Dutch floral still life oil painting.
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| Provenance |
Belgian estate. |
| Medium |
Oil on Canvas |
| Size |
25 x 30 inches |
| Frame |
Housed in an ornate gilt frame, 37 inches by 32 inches and in good condition. |
| Condition |
Good condition. |
| Biography |
Simon Pietersz Verelst (1644–1710) was a Dutch Golden Age painter. Verelst was born in The Hague. According to the RKD he was the son of Pieter Harmensz Verelst and became a pupil in the Confrerie Pictura at the same time as his brother Herman in 1663. In 1668 he moved to London, where he died. He called himself "the God of Flowers", but is known for portraits as well as flower and fruit still life paintings. |
| Price |
£12000 |
