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Jean Chaleye 1878 - 1960. Still Life of Carnations & Marigolds. Framed French Oil Painting of Flowers.
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Jean Chaleye 1878 - 1960. Still Life of Carnations & Marigolds. Framed French Oil Painting of Flowers.

1920 - 1940
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Jean Chaleye.

French ( b.1878 - d.1960 ).

Still Life Of Carnations & Marigolds.

Oil On Board.

Signed Lower Right.

Image size 20.9 inches x 25.2 inches ( 53cm x 64cm ).

Frame size 27.6 inches x 31.9 inches ( 70cm x 81cm ).

Available for sale from Big Sky Fine Art in the English county of Dorset, this original oil painting is by the French post-impressionist artist Jean Chaleye.

The painting is presented and supplied in a later 20th century elaborate frame (which is shown in these photographs).

This antique painting is in very good condition, defying its age and is supplied ready to hang and display.

The painting is signed lower right.

Jean Chaleye was considered one of the most important French post-impressionist artists. He trained at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Lyon, then at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He began his career as a commercial engraver then worked for a while in the textile industry where flower painting had developed as an important discipline and was used decoratively in the manufacture of silk. Along with a group of other artists he began to paint flowers in a new fashion, rendering them light and transparent and full of grace. His still life paintings of flowers, which he continued to paint throughout his life, are among his very best works. In 1902 Jean Chaleye took part in the prestigious Fair of French Artists and subsequently exhibited widely, including a retrospective at the Organerie Du Luxemburg, Paris and the Wally Findlay Gallery in New York. In 1953 the city of Marseille held a jubilee exhibition to celebrate his then fifty-year career.

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Viewing of a painting is strictly by appointment only, which may include viewing the painting in your home or office, dependent on location. Please contact us to arrange an appointment.

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Date of Manufacture

Big Sky Fine Art has dated this French Floral Still Life to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09700104
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Wood grain visible through thin paint: oil applied straight to panel.
Signed lower right in red paint: J. Chaleye.
Reverse of the panel shows old paint testing and palette wipes.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242872
Description
Jean Chaleye.

French ( b.1878 - d.1960 ).

Still Life Of Carnations & Marigolds.

Oil On Board.

Signed Lower Right.

Image size 20.9 inches x 25.2 inches ( 53cm x 64cm ).

Frame size 27.6 inches x 31.9 inches ( 70cm x 81cm ).

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Available for sale from Big Sky Fine Art in the English county of Dorset, this original oil painting is by the French post-impressionist artist Jean Chaleye.
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fig 1. Framed French oil painting depicting a floral still life arrangement of yellow marigolds and red carnations in a dark pedestal vase.
fig 1. Jean Chaleye 1878 - 1960. Still Life of Carnations & Marigolds. Framed French Oil Painting of Flowers.

The painting is presented and supplied in a later 20th century elaborate frame (which is shown in these photographs).

This antique painting is in very good condition, defying its age and is supplied ready to hang and display.

fig 2. Framed French oil painting depicting a floral still life arrangement of yellow marigolds and red carnations in a dark pedestal vase.
fig 2. Jean Chaleye 1878 - 1960. Still Life of Carnations & Marigolds. Framed French Oil Painting of Flowers.

The painting is signed lower right.

Jean Chaleye was considered one of the most important French post-impressionist artists. He trained at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Lyon, then at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He began his career as a commercial engraver then worked for a while in the textile industry where flower painting had developed as an important discipline and was used decoratively in the manufacture of silk. Along with a group of other artists he began to paint flowers in a new fashion, rendering them light and transparent and full of grace. His still life paintings of flowers, which he continued to paint throughout his life, are among his very best works. In 1902 Jean Chaleye took part in the prestigious Fair of French Artists and subsequently exhibited widely, including a retrospective at the Organerie Du Luxemburg, Paris and the Wally Findlay Gallery in New York. In 1953 the city of Marseille held a jubilee exhibition to celebrate his then fifty-year career.

fig 3. Framed French oil painting depicting a floral still life arrangement of yellow marigolds and red carnations in a dark pedestal vase.
fig 3. Jean Chaleye 1878 - 1960. Still Life of Carnations & Marigolds. Framed French Oil Painting of Flowers.

© Big Sky Fine Art

For a full biography of this artist please see his listing on www.bigskyfineart.com .

We provide a professional shipping and delivery service which is free to customers in the UK, Europe, USA and Canada. We can also provide other worldwide delivery on any purchase. Please contact us for further information.

fig 4. Framed French oil painting depicting a floral still life arrangement of yellow marigolds and red carnations in a dark pedestal vase.
fig 4. Jean Chaleye 1878 - 1960. Still Life of Carnations & Marigolds. Framed French Oil Painting of Flowers.

A full range of stock is available to browse or purchase at www.bigskyfineart.com .

Viewing of a painting is strictly by appointment only, which may include viewing the painting in your home or office, dependent on location. Please contact us to arrange an appointment.

Contact us by phone on +44 (0) 1305 581426 or email art@bigskyfineart.com .

Date of Manufacture

Big Sky Fine Art has dated this French Floral Still Life to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09700104
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Wood grain visible through thin paint: oil applied straight to panel.
Signed lower right in red paint: J. Chaleye.
Reverse of the panel shows old paint testing and palette wipes.

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
81cm (31.89")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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Framed French oil painting depicting a floral still life arrangement of yellow marigolds and red carnations in a dark pedestal vase.
Jean Chaleye 1878 - 1960. Still Life Of Carnations & Marigolds. Framed French Oil Painting Of Flowers.
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Framed French oil painting depicting a floral still life arrangement of yellow marigolds and red carnations in a dark pedestal vase.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Post-Impressionist
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Gilt Wood
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsFloral composition, Impasto brushwork, Swept rococo frame, Pedestal vase
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This French post-impressionist still life oil painting dates to 1930 and portrays a floral arrangement of yellow marigolds and red carnations in a dark pedestal vase, with further red carnations resting on a colourful patterned fabric surface. The work is signed in the lower right corner and employs impasto brushwork, set within an elaborate swept rococo gilt wood frame with ornate carved scrolling mouldings. The physical dimensions measure 70 cm high, 81 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. Created by the French artist Jean Chaleye, the piece reflects a career influenced by training at fine arts institutions in Lyon and Paris, alongside professional experience in the silk textile industry where floral decoration was prominent. This framed oil painting is suitable for display above a sideboard in a living room, dining area, or hallway interior styled with a French chateau aesthetic.

Twentieth-century French floral still life paintings often incorporate Post-Impressionist techniques, featuring visible brushwork, rich colour palettes, and structured compositions depicting domestic botanical arrangements.

Artists primarily used oil pigments applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas, which were then mounted inside swept or moulded wooden frames finished with gilt or painted gesso.

Authentic works feature distinct impasto brushstrokes, genuine artist signatures executed in oil paint, age-appropriate craquelure across the paint layer, and natural oxidation on the stretcher bars and reverse canvas.

Framed floral paintings can be hung as a central focal point above a sideboard, placed on a fireplace mantelpiece, or incorporated into a gallery wall to add natural motifs and visual depth to contemporary interiors.

Dust the canvas surface lightly using a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding moisture or chemical cleaners, and keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, dampness, and extreme temperature fluctuations.
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