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Pair of Gouache Flower Still Life, Attrib. J.r. Feyerabend 'Lelong', C.1800
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Pair of Gouache Flower Still Life, Attrib. J.r. Feyerabend 'Lelong', C.1800

19th century
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A fine pair of early 19th-century gouache still lifes, each depicting an abundant bouquet of flowers — including roses, carnations, daisies, and lilac — tied with a trailing white ribbon, set against a dark, atmospheric ground in the neoclassical decorative manner. One of the pair includes a butterfly poised above the arrangement.

These gouaches are attributed to Johann Rudolf Feyerabend (Basel, 1779–1814), who worked in Normandy under the pseudonym "Lelong" — a nickname reportedly given to him by locals who found his Swiss-German surname difficult to pronounce. Feyerabend/Lelong is well known for small, decorative gouache still lifes of flowers, fruit, and tabletop objects, and his work under this name is now widely catalogued in the trade and at auction (Bonhams, Tajan, Cabinet Éric Turquin, among others).

The pair retains what appears to be its original giltwood frames, with a fine beaded and egg-and-dart inner slip consistent with the period. The paintings carry a layered provenance: Paris dealer's label dating them circa 1800–1810; and an earlier owner's label associated with the Château de Cinq-Mars (Touraine).

Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated this Gouache Botanical Still Life to the 1800s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09586424
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-235 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Opaque gouache on dark ground: technique favoured by French botanical painters around 1800.
Gold leaf worn thin over red clay bole at edges: decades of handling.
Handwritten French labels on darkened card backing: early provenance and original framing.
Beaded inner slips: frame design typical of the early nineteenth century.

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
25cm (9.84")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1226632
Dealers Internal Reference
1052
Description
A fine pair of early 19th-century gouache still lifes, each depicting an abundant bouquet of flowers — including roses, carnations, daisies, and lilac — tied with a trailing white ribbon, set against a dark, atmospheric ground in the neoclassical decorative manner. One of the pair includes a butterfly poised above the arrangement.
fig 1. A pair of framed antique gouache paintings on dark backgrounds depicting floral bouquets tied with white ribbons, set in gilded frames.
fig 1. Pair of Gouache Flower Still Life, Attrib. J.r. Feyerabend 'Lelong', C.1800

These gouaches are attributed to Johann Rudolf Feyerabend (Basel, 1779–1814), who worked in Normandy under the pseudonym "Lelong" — a nickname reportedly given to him by locals who found his Swiss-German surname difficult to pronounce. Feyerabend/Lelong is well known for small, decorative gouache still lifes of flowers, fruit, and tabletop objects, and his work under this name is now widely catalogued in the trade and at auction (Bonhams, Tajan, Cabinet Éric Turquin, among others).

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The pair retains what appears to be its original giltwood frames, with a fine beaded and egg-and-dart inner slip consistent with the period.
Treaders Collectables

The paintings carry a layered provenance: Paris dealer's label dating them circa 1800–1810; and an earlier owner's label associated with the Château de Cinq-Mars (Touraine).

Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated this Gouache Botanical Still Life to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 09586424
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-235 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Opaque gouache on dark ground: technique favoured by French botanical painters around 1800.
Gold leaf worn thin over red clay bole at edges: decades of handling.
Handwritten French labels on darkened card backing: early provenance and original framing.
Beaded inner slips: frame design typical of the early nineteenth century.

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
25cm (9.84")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226632
Dealers Internal Ref
1052
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Archive I A pair of framed antique gouache paintings on dark backgrounds depicting floral bouquets tied with white ribbons, set in gilded frames.

Pair of Gouache Flower Still Life, Attrib. J.r. Feyerabend 'Lelong', C.1800

Archive II A pair of framed antique gouache paintings on dark backgrounds depicting floral bouquets tied with white ribbons, set in gilded frames. View II
Archive III A pair of framed antique gouache paintings on dark backgrounds depicting floral bouquets tied with white ribbons, set in gilded frames. View III
Archive IV A pair of framed antique gouache paintings on dark backgrounds depicting floral bouquets tied with white ribbons, set in gilded frames. View IV
Archive V A pair of framed antique gouache paintings on dark backgrounds depicting floral bouquets tied with white ribbons, set in gilded frames. View V
Archive VI A pair of framed antique gouache paintings on dark backgrounds depicting floral bouquets tied with white ribbons, set in gilded frames. View VI
Archive VII A pair of framed antique gouache paintings on dark backgrounds depicting floral bouquets tied with white ribbons, set in gilded frames. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of framed antique gouache paintings on dark backgrounds depicting floral bouquets tied with white ribbons, set in gilded frames. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of framed antique gouache paintings on dark backgrounds depicting floral bouquets tied with white ribbons, set in gilded frames. View IX
Archive X A pair of framed antique gouache paintings on dark backgrounds depicting floral bouquets tied with white ribbons, set in gilded frames. View X
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A pair of framed antique gouache paintings on dark backgrounds depicting floral bouquets tied with white ribbons, set in gilded frames.
Pair of Gouache Flower Still Life, Attrib. J.R. Feyerabend 'Lelong', c.1800
Ref: SA1226632
A pair of framed antique gouache paintings on dark backgrounds depicting floral bouquets tied with white ribbons, set in gilded frames.
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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialGouache, Paper, Wood, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsFloral bouquet, Ribbon motif, Dark background, Gilded frame
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This pair of early 19th-century framed artworks showcases gouache still lifes attributed to Johann Rudolf Feyerabend, working under the pseudonym Lelong. Each piece portrays an abundant floral bouquet featuring roses, carnations, daisies, and lilac tied with a trailing white ribbon against a dark, atmospheric ground in the neoclassical style, with a butterfly poised above one arrangement. The artworks are set within original giltwood frames displaying a beaded and egg-and-dart inner slip, complete with visible surface wear to the gold leaf and timber. Each piece measures 25 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep. These pieces suit placement in a traditional home interior above a sideboard or console table in a drawing room, hallway, or study. The dark backgrounds contrast with the gilt frames and vibrant floral details, adding a historic French chateau aesthetic to a living space. Collectors of early 19th-century works on paper can integrate them into existing gallery walls or display them together as a matching pair.

FAQs

A gouache botanical still life is an artwork depicting floral arrangements created using opaque watercolour paint on paper, popular in 18th and 19th-century European art.

These artworks typically used natural pigment gouache on handmade rag paper, presented within carved wooden frames finished with hand-applied gold leaf gilding.

Authentic pieces from this period exhibit hand-painted opaque pigment layering, age-appropriate paper toning, and period-correct carved or gilded frames with historical backboard construction.

Position the pair side by side above a sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece to establish symmetry, pairing them with classical or contemporary furnishings.

Display the paintings away from direct sunlight and high humidity, clean the outer glass gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoid applying liquid cleaners directly to the frame.
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