Still Life With Flowers And Chinese Vase - Furcy De Lavault (1847-1915)

FURCY DE LAVAULT albert Tibule "Chrysanthemums" (1847 - 1915) Canvas and gilded and carved original frame "A jetty of spring flowers on a beautiful embroidered silk fabric bathed in a peaceful light" This appreciation, as well as the auction Highs recently achieved in public sales by works by Furcy de Lavault, show how much this artist from Charente seduced his time by many purchases of French museums and international collectors is rediscovered today, thanks to the interest of the world of art at the "naturalist" painting of the 19th century He took part in many exhibitions in the south of France and then presented his works at the great painting exhibition of Paris from 1880 until 1891. The museum of the city de Pau bought him in 1881 the work "grenades and chrysanthemums", he received many records and mentions in exhibitions including that of 1888 in Paris, The museums of Saintes, La Rochelle keep his works. This large composition of chrysanthemums bathed by a soft light is enhanced by a typical late nineteenth century decor, the rich palette of colors makes admire the precision work of detail that made the notoriety of the painter. An exceptional frame in gilded wood comes to finish the work. This painting was acquired in 1885 during the exhibition of friends of the arts of Bordeaux (document of the national library reproduced), he participated in the exhibition of Perpignan at the beginning of the century (label on the back of the painting). Furcy de Lavault, original oil on canvas 114cm x 160cm, with its original frame 164cm x210cm