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French Still Life Oil on Canvas Early 20thc
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French Still Life Oil on Canvas Early 20thc

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 January 2026 · Branching Out Antiques
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Around 1910, a French oil on canvas of a rather stylised clivia or fire lily, as a house plant beside a book.

I say ‘stylised’ as it is painted in a slightly naive manner, and the thick long leaves seem to be alive, moving around the canvas like tentacules, threatening almost…

it makes you weirdly drawn to it (colours are great too)

Free UK postage. For outside the UK please do message me for a fair quote.

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42cm (16.54")
Width
27cm (10.63")
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Branching Out Antiques has dated this French Still Life Oil Painting to the 1910s.

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Around 1910, a French oil on canvas of a rather stylised clivia or fire lily, as a house plant beside a book.
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I say ‘stylised’ as it is painted in a slightly naive manner, and the thick long leaves seem to be alive, moving around the canvas like tentacules, threatening almost….
Branching Out Antiques

it makes you weirdly drawn to it (colours are great too)

Free UK postage. For outside the UK please do message me for a fair quote.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this French Still Life Oil Painting to the 1910s.

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An early 20th century French oil painting on canvas depicting a potted orange flowering plant and a book on a dark surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An early 20th century French oil painting on canvas depicting a potted orange flowering plant and a book on a dark surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Still Life Oil on Canvas Early 20thc

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An early 20th century French oil painting on canvas depicting a potted orange flowering plant and a book on a dark surface.
FRENCH STILL LIFE OIL ON CANVAS EARLY 20thC
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An early 20th century French oil painting on canvas depicting a potted orange flowering plant and a book on a dark surface.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Wood
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsPotted plant, Floral arrangement, Book motif, Craquelure
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 27 cm (11 in)

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Early 20th century French still life paintings often focus on everyday domestic objects, flora, and muted palettes, reflecting a shift towards intimate, observed realism and expressive brushwork.

These artworks were typically executed using oil paints applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas, often supported by wooden stretcher frames and finished with a protective varnish layer.

Authentic pieces exhibit age-appropriate craquelure in the paint surface, oxidisation of the pigments, traditional canvas weaves, and often period framing or maker marks on the reverse.

Such a piece can serve as a focal point on a neutral wall or be incorporated into a gallery wall, adding historical depth and organic warmth to contemporary spaces.

Keep paintings away from direct sunlight, maintain stable humidity and temperature levels, and consult a professional conservator for cleaning or varnish removal.
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