
Fleurs fines, formes légères
1925
A lush arrangement of delicate flowers rendered in Ensor's characteristically loose and expressive brushwork, with soft, airy forms dissolving into one another in a dreamy interplay of light and color. The composition radiates a gentle luminosity, as pale blossoms seem to float weightlessly against a shimmering background, reflecting the Belgian master's enduring fascination with the ephemeral and the decorative. Painted late in his career, the work demonstrates Ensor's masterful ability to balance spontaneity with refinement, capturing the fleeting beauty of nature with a poetic, almost otherworldly grace.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Literature: Xavier Tricot, Exhibition History: Brussels, Galerie Georges Giroux,
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
March 5, 2026
Estimate: $180,000 – $250,000
Sold: $245,100
Lot 27
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