
The Flying Dutchman
2001
This whimsical still life presents a white vessel or pot filled with an abundance of colorful spherical objects in shades of red, yellow, blue, and white, crowned with dramatic green leaves that extend upward like sails. Set against a vibrant golden yellow background, the composition rests upon a striped base in warm pink and green tones. The work demonstrates a playful approach to traditional still life painting, combining domestic objects with botanical elements to create a surreal, almost fantastical arrangement that challenges conventional representation.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $180,000 – $250,000
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