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Masterpiece: Lilac Flowers at the Door, 1901, Uplifting Floral Still Life Large Oil on Canvas
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Masterpiece: Lilac Flowers at the Door, 1901, Uplifting Floral Still Life Large Oil on Canvas

1900 - 1920
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Here is a painting I would keep, if I had the space to display it. It is one of those pictures that lifts you - you feel happy every time you look at it.

It is such a lovely, unusual twist to the theme of the floral still life: here we have flowers, not in a vase, but attached to a wooden front door. I wonder if the artist did this with actual flowers, perhaps for a sweetheart, and then decided to paint the scene?

At any rate: who wouldn't want to come home to find a large bunch of glorious lilac as they come home?

The artist is Emile Baudoux (1850 -1929), who studied with Humbert and Cabanel. Paris-born, he liked to work in Normandy, where he had his studio. He exhibited his work at the "Salon des Artistes Français" until 1927, where he obtained a gold medal in 1910.

The important oil on canvas presented here, dating from 1901, may have been shown at the Salon, as it bears an exhibition number "30" at the upper right of the canvas.

Measuring 81 x 60 cm, the overall size including its original large oak frame is 100 x 77 cm. I think the frame works perfectly with the painting, adding almost an element of trompe l'oeil as it appears to be an extension of the oak door. However, a narrower alternative can be found if you are looking to hand the painting in a smaller space. Please feel free to enquire!

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Antique Floral Oil Painting to the 1900s.

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SA961097
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Here is a painting I would keep, if I had the space to display it. It is one of those pictures that lifts you - you feel happy every time you look at it.
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It is such a lovely, unusual twist to the theme of the floral still life: here we have flowers, not in a vase, but attached to a wooden front door.
Skippings Fine Arts

I wonder if the artist did this with actual flowers, perhaps for a sweetheart, and then decided to paint the scene?

fig 1. An oil on canvas painting dated 1901 depicting a bouquet of purple and white lilac flowers hanging against a dark oak wooden door.
fig 1. Masterpiece: Lilac Flowers at the Door, 1901, Uplifting Floral Still Life Large Oil on Canvas

At any rate: who wouldn't want to come home to find a large bunch of glorious lilac as they come home?

The artist is Emile Baudoux (1850 -1929), who studied with Humbert and Cabanel. Paris-born, he liked to work in Normandy, where he had his studio. He exhibited his work at the "Salon des Artistes Français" until 1927, where he obtained a gold medal in 1910.

fig 2. An oil on canvas painting dated 1901 depicting a bouquet of purple and white lilac flowers hanging against a dark oak wooden door.
fig 2. Masterpiece: Lilac Flowers at the Door, 1901, Uplifting Floral Still Life Large Oil on Canvas

The important oil on canvas presented here, dating from 1901, may have been shown at the Salon, as it bears an exhibition number "30" at the upper right of the canvas.

Measuring 81 x 60 cm, the overall size including its original large oak frame is 100 x 77 cm. I think the frame works perfectly with the painting, adding almost an element of trompe l'oeil as it appears to be an extension of the oak door. However, a narrower alternative can be found if you are looking to hand the painting in a smaller space. Please feel free to enquire!

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Antique Floral Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA961097
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An oil on canvas painting dated 1901 depicting a bouquet of purple and white lilac flowers hanging against a dark oak wooden door.
Masterpiece: lilac flowers at the door, 1901, uplifting floral still life large oil on canvas
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOil on Canvas
  • ColourPurple and Brown
  • MotifsLilac blooms, Wooden door backdrop, Hanging bouquet, Brass door lock
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Edwardian oil on canvas painting by Emile Baudoux dates from 1901 and depicts a hanging bouquet of purple and white lilac flowers against a dark brown wooden door backdrop. The composition shows the floral arrangement tied together and suspended beneath a brass door lock, accompanied by green leaves and a signature at the lower left. The visible details include an exhibition number thirty at the upper right and the textured grain of the wooden panel. Measuring 81 cm high, 60 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, this large artwork fits an English Country House interior aesthetic. Positioning this piece above a sideboard creates a focal point in a dining room, living room, or hallway. The vibrant purple and white floral motifs bring natural colour into domestic spaces, complementing traditional or transitional interior schemes. The sturdy canvas format hangs securely on interior walls to provide a lasting decorative element for daily enjoyment.

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Created around 1900, these paintings feature naturalistic compositions, detailed botanical subjects, and traditional oil application techniques that capture light and texture.

Artists used oil-based pigments mixed with linseed oil, applied onto stretched linen or cotton canvas held by wooden stretcher bars.

Authentic pieces display fine craquelure across the paint layer, artist signatures with date markings, original canvas stretching marks, and age-consistent reverse wear.

Hang the artwork above a sideboard or mantelpiece, using simple wooden frames or pairing it with muted, complementary wall tones to balance historic and contemporary styles.

Position the canvas away from direct sunlight, maintain stable humidity levels, and clean the surface using soft dry brushes or professional conservation techniques.
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