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Franz Xaver Petter — Still Life with Roses, Peonies, Irises and Butterflies
Franz Xaver Petter

Still Life with Roses, Peonies, Irises and Butterflies

This exquisite oil painting by Franz Xaver Petter showcases a lavish arrangement of roses, peonies, and irises rendered with the meticulous botanical precision characteristic of the Vienna school of flower painting. The lush blooms are depicted in rich, vibrant hues, their velvety petals capturing the delicate interplay of light and shadow with remarkable realism. Delicate butterflies hover among the blossoms, adding a sense of fleeting life and movement to the opulent composition.

Medium
oil canvas

🔨 Auction Lot

19th Century European Paintings

December 11, 2019

Estimate: $8,000$12,000

Lot 34

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Franz Xaver Petter, Still Life with Roses, Peonies, Irises and Butterflies

This exquisite oil painting by Franz Xaver Petter showcases a lavish arrangement of roses, peonies, and irises rendered with the meticulous botanical precision characteristic of the Vienna school of flower painting. The lush blooms are depicted in rich, vibrant hues, their velvety petals capturing the delicate interplay of light and shadow with remarkable realism. Delicate butterflies hover among the blossoms, adding a sense of fleeting life and movement to the opulent composition.

Medium
oil canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Austrian, Naturalistic, Botanical, Decorative, Insects, Colorful, Flowers, Oil on Canvas, Still Life