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Young woman carrying flowers. Possibly French School. 19th c…
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176
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Young woman carrying flowers. Possibly French School. 19th c…
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Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
Young woman carrying flowers. Possibly French School. 19th century
Oil on panel. Dimensions 100 x 30 cm. This elongated composition depicts a young woman carrying a basket overflowing with flowers as she walks past a lakeside landscape bathed in luminous light. The figure’s movement, accentuated by the undulating drapery and the tilt of her head, lends dynamism and grace to the scene. The delicate shades of pink, green and blue create a chromatic harmony characteristic of turn-of-the-century decorative painting, whilst the natural surroundings contribute to a sense of lightness and refinement. The execution reveals a sensibility akin to the French tradition of gallant and ornamental inspiration, where the idealised female figure becomes a vehicle of elegance and beauty. The work combines decorative appeal with painterly quality, constituting a representative example of European bourgeois taste at the end of the 19th century.
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About the sale
GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Auction location
Auction time
06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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