What characterises Danish floral still life paintings from the early 20th century?

Danish floral still life paintings from this era typically feature naturalistic arrangements of domestic flowers, rendered with rich textures and attentive light work. Influenced by Scandinavian academic traditions, artists often focused on modest, everyday blooms such as pansies or field flowers.

What traditional materials were used to create antique oil paintings?

Artisans used natural bristle brushes to apply oil pigments bound with linseed oil onto stretched linen canvas or wood panels. Frames were commonly constructed from timber carved or moulded with gesso, then finished with gold leaf or metallic paint.

How can you verify the authenticity of a turn-of-the-century oil painting?

Authenticity is verified by checking for period-correct canvas weave, age-appropriate craquelure across the paint surface, authentic artist signatures, and hardware or patina on the back of the timber stretcher and frame.

How do you style a traditional floral oil painting in a modern interior?

Position the framed canvas as a focal accent above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or desk to add depth and historical context. Combining classical gilt-framed artwork with clean modern furniture creates a balanced contrast in contemporary spaces.

How should an antique framed oil painting be cleaned and preserved?

Dust the surface lightly with a clean, soft, dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or chemical solvents. Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and radiators to prevent pigment fading or canvas warping.

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Danish Oil Painting Still Life "Pansies" Flowers Signed Emma Løffler

Name: Danish Oil Painting Still Life "Pansies" Flowers Signed Emma Løffler
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA993450
Price: 4000 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

Description

1 Fine Art Early 20th Century Oil Painting Still Life "Pansies" Flowers By Listed Emma Løffler.

Subject still life scene of beautiful pansies that have been displayed in a basket.

Signed by the known Danish listed artist Emma Løffler.

Oil on canvas.

Title A Still Life Of Pansies Dated inscribed verso 1916 By Emma Løffler Danish | 1843 – 1929. Emma Løffler was a Danish artist who was born in 1843. Emma Løffler's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging up to 5,478 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 2017 the record price for this artist at auction is 5,478 USD for Syrener og Guldregn, sold at Bruun Rasmussen Bredgade in 2023. The artist died in 1929. Ref source Mutualart.

A very fine example of her work.

Provenance inscribed by the artist along with gallery frame makers label verso

We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.

Set in a rather attractive stylish gilt wood frame.

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home display.

Circa early 20th century dated signed inscribed also verso 1916.

Condition report.

Offered in fine used condition.

Having some noticeable wear, craquelure also some paint loss in places to the canvas surface and some minor scuffs. The frame has been recently overpainted and has some chips wear commensurate with usage & age.

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Dimensions in centimetres of the frame approximate

High (34 cm)

Wide (50 cm)

Depth (3.5 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

34cm (13.39")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

3.5cm (1.38")

Declaration

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Danish Floral Oil Painting to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA993450

Dealers Internal Reference

463

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Description

1 Fine Art Early 20th Century Oil Painting Still Life "Pansies" Flowers By Listed Emma Løffler.

Subject still life scene of beautiful pansies that have been displayed in a basket.

Signed by the known Danish listed artist Emma Løffler.

fig 1. An early twentieth-century framed oil painting depicting an arrangement of purple, yellow, and white pansies against a muted background. — fig 1. Danish Oil Painting Still Life "Pansies" Flowers Signed Emma Løffler

Oil on canvas.

Title A Still Life Of Pansies Dated inscribed verso 1916 By Emma Løffler Danish | 1843 – 1929. Emma Løffler was a Danish artist who was born in 1843.

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Emma Løffler's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging up to 5,478 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork.

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

Since 2017 the record price for this artist at auction is 5,478 USD for Syrener og Guldregn, sold at Bruun Rasmussen Bredgade in 2023. The artist died in 1929. Ref source Mutualart.

fig 2. An early twentieth-century framed oil painting depicting an arrangement of purple, yellow, and white pansies against a muted background. — fig 2. Danish Oil Painting Still Life "Pansies" Flowers Signed Emma Løffler

A very fine example of her work.

Provenance inscribed by the artist along with gallery frame makers label verso

We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.

Set in a rather attractive stylish gilt wood frame.

fig 3. An early twentieth-century framed oil painting depicting an arrangement of purple, yellow, and white pansies against a muted background. — fig 3. Danish Oil Painting Still Life "Pansies" Flowers Signed Emma Løffler

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home display.

Circa early 20th century dated signed inscribed also verso 1916.

Condition report.

Offered in fine used condition.

Having some noticeable wear, craquelure also some paint loss in places to the canvas surface and some minor scuffs. The frame has been recently overpainted and has some chips wear commensurate with usage & age.