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Bouquet of Flowers in a Vase Circle of Jean-baptiste Belin De Fontenay (1653-1715). Oil on Canvas.
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Bouquet of Flowers in a Vase Circle of Jean-baptiste Belin De Fontenay (1653-1715). Oil on Canvas.

18th century
Sold 5 June 2026 · Spitalfields House
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Bouquet of flowers in a vase Circle of Jean-Baptiste Belin de Fontenay (1653-1715). Oil on canvas.

Belin studied under Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (1636-1699), eventually marrying his daughter and

succeeding him as a flower painter at the Gobelins tapestry workshop. This education and exposure

working with tapestry, informed many a fine flower painting Belin produced.

In our painting, a rich arrangement of flowers, including tulips, roses and smaller white blossoms can be appreciated. Jewel- like in quality, each flower is rendered with precision. The painting is composed with a sense of restraint, balance and order synonymous with 17th century French school painting.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
1.8cm (0.71")
Declaration

Spitalfields House has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 18th Century.

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SA1203988
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Bouquet of flowers in a vase Circle of Jean-Baptiste Belin de Fontenay (1653-1715). Oil on canvas.

Belin studied under Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (1636-1699), eventually marrying his daughter and

succeeding him as a flower painter at the Gobelins tapestry workshop. This education and exposure

fig 1. An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dark floral still life with flowers in a vase and fruit on a ledge, set against a heavy red draped background.
fig 1. Bouquet of Flowers in a Vase Circle of Jean-baptiste Belin De Fontenay (1653-1715). Oil on Canvas.

working with tapestry, informed many a fine flower painting Belin produced.

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In our painting, a rich arrangement of flowers, including tulips, roses and smaller white blossoms can be appreciated.
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Jewel- like in quality, each flower is rendered with precision. The painting is composed with a sense of restraint, balance and order synonymous with 17th century French school painting.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
1.8cm (0.71")
Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203988
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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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Archive I An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dark floral still life with flowers in a vase and fruit on a ledge, set against a heavy red draped background. SOLD5 JUN 26

Bouquet of Flowers in a Vase Circle of Jean-baptiste Belin De Fontenay (1653-1715). Oil on Canvas.

Archive II An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dark floral still life with flowers in a vase and fruit on a ledge, set against a heavy red draped background. View II
Archive III An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dark floral still life with flowers in a vase and fruit on a ledge, set against a heavy red draped background. View III
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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dark floral still life with flowers in a vase and fruit on a ledge, set against a heavy red draped background.
Bouquet of flowers in a vase Circle of Jean-Baptiste Belin de Fontenay (1653-1715). Oil on canvas.
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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dark floral still life with flowers in a vase and fruit on a ledge, set against a heavy red draped background.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialOil on canvas
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFloral arrangement, Draped fabric, Vase, Fruit
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 1.8 cm (1 in)

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Baroque painting is characterised by dramatic use of light and shadow, rich colour palettes, and intense emotional expressions, often featuring dynamic compositions and intricate details.

Traditional works were executed using finely ground pigments bound in oil, such as linseed oil, applied to hand-stretched linen or canvas surfaces primed with gesso.

Authenticity is assessed through examination of canvas weave, craquelure patterns, pigment analysis under ultraviolet light, and stretcher frame construction consistent with historical manufacturing techniques.

Placing the artwork against a muted, neutral wall allows the deep tones and dramatic lighting of the canvas to serve as a sophisticated focal point in a traditional or transitional living space.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent pigment degradation, and periodically consulting a professional conservator for surface cleaning.
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