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Antique Still Life Oil Painting Flowers & Butterfly by Henry Farmer (1868-1934)
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Antique Still Life Oil Painting Flowers & Butterfly by Henry Farmer (1868-1934)

1920 - 1940
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Sold 6 June 2026 · Artsonline
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Antique Still Life Oil Painting Flowers & Butterfly By Henry Farmer (1868-1934)

Brief Description:

This is an exceptional early 20th-century Still Life Oil on Board Painting by listed British artist Henry Farmer FRSA (1868-1934).

The beautiful, signed original painting depicts a profuse bouquet of roses, carnations and other flowers housed in a large bronze urn, set against a woodland landscape.

A wonderful butterfly is also present on the stone edge.

It is an utterly charming image and so very lifelike indeed.

Attributes:

Oil on Board Painting

Signed: 'Henry Farmer FRSA'

Circa: 1925-1930

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall exceptional original condition.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 23.3'' | 59.1 cm

Width: 27.5'' | 69.8 cm

Depth: 1.8'' | 4.5 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
59.1cm (23.27")
Width
69.8cm (27.48")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Antique Floral Oil Painting to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217277
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Description
Antique Still Life Oil Painting Flowers & Butterfly By Henry Farmer (1868-1934)

Brief Description:

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This is an exceptional early 20th-century Still Life Oil on Board Painting by listed British artist Henry Farmer FRSA (1868-1934).
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fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting a vibrant arrangement of assorted flowers in a classical urn with a butterfly, set within an ornate gilded frame.
fig 1. Antique Still Life Oil Painting Flowers & Butterfly by Henry Farmer (1868-1934)

The beautiful, signed original painting depicts a profuse bouquet of roses, carnations and other flowers housed in a large bronze urn, set against a woodland landscape.

A wonderful butterfly is also present on the stone edge.

fig 2. An antique oil painting depicting a vibrant arrangement of assorted flowers in a classical urn with a butterfly, set within an ornate gilded frame.
fig 2. Antique Still Life Oil Painting Flowers & Butterfly by Henry Farmer (1868-1934)

It is an utterly charming image and so very lifelike indeed.

Attributes:

Oil on Board Painting

Signed: 'Henry Farmer FRSA'

Circa: 1925-1930

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall exceptional original condition.

fig 3. An antique oil painting depicting a vibrant arrangement of assorted flowers in a classical urn with a butterfly, set within an ornate gilded frame.
fig 3. Antique Still Life Oil Painting Flowers & Butterfly by Henry Farmer (1868-1934)

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 23.3'' | 59.1 cm

Width: 27.5'' | 69.8 cm

Depth: 1.8'' | 4.5 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 4. An antique oil painting depicting a vibrant arrangement of assorted flowers in a classical urn with a butterfly, set within an ornate gilded frame.
fig 4. Antique Still Life Oil Painting Flowers & Butterfly by Henry Farmer (1868-1934)

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken to ensure the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces we sell.

fig 5. An antique oil painting depicting a vibrant arrangement of assorted flowers in a classical urn with a butterfly, set within an ornate gilded frame.
fig 5. Antique Still Life Oil Painting Flowers & Butterfly by Henry Farmer (1868-1934)

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 6. An antique oil painting depicting a vibrant arrangement of assorted flowers in a classical urn with a butterfly, set within an ornate gilded frame.
fig 6. Antique Still Life Oil Painting Flowers & Butterfly by Henry Farmer (1868-1934)

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay securely - Telephone orders are welcome.

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Height
59.1cm (23.27")
Width
69.8cm (27.48")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Antique Floral Oil Painting to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217277
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An antique oil painting depicting a vibrant arrangement of assorted flowers in a classical urn with a butterfly, set within an ornate gilded frame.
Antique Still Life Oil Painting Flowers & Butterfly By Henry Farmer (1868-1934)
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • Material[Canvas, Oil paint, Gilded wood]
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsFloral arrangement, Butterfly, Classical urn, Ornate gilded frame
  • SizeH 59.1 cm (23 in) x W 69.8 cm (27 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Still life floral painting during this era was heavily influenced by Dutch Golden Age traditions, focusing on meticulous detail, rich colour palettes, and symbolic representations of nature, ephemerality, and beauty.

Artists typically used hand-stretched linen or canvas primed with gesso, applied with traditional oil paints composed of ground pigments suspended in linseed oil, and housed in gilded wood frames.

Authentic pieces are identified by examining canvas ageing, craquelure in the oil layers, artist signatures, framing construction, and the use of period-appropriate stretchers and pigments.

Such a painting serves as a striking focal point and can be integrated into contemporary spaces by contrasting its traditional ornamentation with minimalist walls, or by hanging it in a gallery wall arrangement.

Preservation involves keeping the artwork away from direct sunlight, maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels, avoiding chemical cleaners, and consulting a professional conservator for cleaning.
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