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1960s Painting Orchids & Peach Blossom
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1960s Painting Orchids & Peach Blossom

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Millers Antiques
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A decorative 1960s oil on board painting of a vase with peach blossom and orchids, signed to the bottom left M Christie.

In good condition, with chips to the paint on the frame.

Free UK delivery by Royal Mail special delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this 1960s Botanical Oil Painting to the 1960s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09247645
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques Date1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem 55-75 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1960s:
Waffle-textured hardboard reverse: standard board used from the mid-20th century.
Reeded painted timber frame: original mid-20th-century profile and painted finish.
Signed M. Christie lower left: contemporary with the painted surface.
Handwritten paper label on the reverse: period title and artist inscription.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
52.5cm (20.67")
Reference Numbers
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SA1178235
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A decorative 1960s oil on board painting of a vase with peach blossom and orchids, signed to the bottom left M Christie.

In good condition, with chips to the paint on the frame.

Free UK delivery by Royal Mail special delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this 1960s Botanical Oil Painting to the 1960s.

Independent Date Report ID 09247645
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques dating1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem 55-75 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1960s:
Waffle-textured hardboard reverse: standard board used from the mid-20th century.
Reeded painted timber frame: original mid-20th-century profile and painted finish.
Signed M. Christie lower left: contemporary with the painted surface.
Handwritten paper label on the reverse: period title and artist inscription.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
52.5cm (20.67")
Reference Numbers
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SA1178235
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
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Antiques since 1947.

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A 1960s framed floral still life painting depicting green orchids and pink blossoms in a yellow two-handled vase against a dark blue background.
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Archive I A 1960s framed floral still life painting depicting green orchids and pink blossoms in a yellow two-handled vase against a dark blue background.

1960s Painting Orchids & Peach Blossom

Archive II A 1960s framed floral still life painting depicting green orchids and pink blossoms in a yellow two-handled vase against a dark blue background. View II
Archive III A 1960s framed floral still life painting depicting green orchids and pink blossoms in a yellow two-handled vase against a dark blue background. View III
Archive IV A 1960s framed floral still life painting depicting green orchids and pink blossoms in a yellow two-handled vase against a dark blue background. View IV
Archive V A 1960s framed floral still life painting depicting green orchids and pink blossoms in a yellow two-handled vase against a dark blue background. View V
Archive VI A 1960s framed floral still life painting depicting green orchids and pink blossoms in a yellow two-handled vase against a dark blue background. View VI
Archive VII A 1960s framed floral still life painting depicting green orchids and pink blossoms in a yellow two-handled vase against a dark blue background. View VII
Archive VIII A 1960s framed floral still life painting depicting green orchids and pink blossoms in a yellow two-handled vase against a dark blue background. View VIII
Archive IX A 1960s framed floral still life painting depicting green orchids and pink blossoms in a yellow two-handled vase against a dark blue background. View IX
Archive X A 1960s framed floral still life painting depicting green orchids and pink blossoms in a yellow two-handled vase against a dark blue background. View X
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Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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A 1960s framed floral still life painting depicting green orchids and pink blossoms in a yellow two-handled vase against a dark blue background.
1960s Painting Orchids & Peach Blossom
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A 1960s framed floral still life painting depicting green orchids and pink blossoms in a yellow two-handled vase against a dark blue background.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Wood
  • ColourDark Blue
  • MotifsOrchid blooms, Pink peach blossoms, Two-handled ceramic vase, Reeded timber frame
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 52.5 cm (21 in)

This mid-century modern oil painting from 1960 depicts a still life arrangement of green orchids and pink peach blossoms inside a yellow two-handled ceramic vase against a dark blue background. The composition includes slender stems, delicate petals and scattered leaves, rendered with visible artist signature to the bottom left. The artwork is set within a reeded white timber frame displaying chips to the paint. The piece measures 70 cm high by 52.5 cm wide in total. It is suited for display in a living room, hallway or study, positioned above a sideboard to add a botanical focal point to the interior scheme.

FAQs

Mid-century botanical paintings typically feature stylised floral arrangements set in decorative ceramic or glass vessels, popularised during the 1950s and 1960s. Artists used rich oil or acrylic paints on canvas or board, balancing realistic botanical forms with simplified or dramatic background tones.

Paintings from this period were predominantly executed using oil or acrylic paints applied to stretched cotton canvas, linen, or hardboard panels. Frames were frequently crafted from timber, finished with reeded profiles, subtle paint washes, or carved details.

Authentic 1960s paintings display age-consistent oxidation on the canvas backing, natural craquelure in heavier paint areas, and period-specific framing hardware such as aged wire or screw eyes. Look for aged timber frames and evidence of manual brushwork.

Position the artwork above a wooden sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table to establish a central focal point. Combine it with contemporary neutral furnishings or natural materials like timber and ceramic to highlight the botanical subject matter.

Keep the painting away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources to prevent fading and canvas warping. Remove surface dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding commercial chemical cleaners or damp cloths.
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