Flower Basket By Charles Gilbert Martin

Still life oil on canvas signed lower right with 1 composition of roses in buttons and blooming in its original frame in wood and gilded stucco. Charles Gilbert MARTIN born in 1839 DCD in 1905. This painting has remained in the same family since 1890 (purchased during a stay in the South of FRANCE) Gilbert MARTIN caricaturist, journalist then painter In 1887 he founded "Le Philosophe" satirical review of 33 issues, most of which he produced. cartoons that will earn him 1 conviction with detention. After 1 stint of a few months in 1870 at the Ministry of the Interior he collaborated on "Don Quichotte, La Nation, L'Aurore" Then in 1871 he moved to BORDEAUX where in addition to his many and varied caricatures he painted many Still Lifes . Condition of the painting: In very good condition, only 1 cleaning without recovery with 1 new varnish by 1 professional Lyonnais. The stucco frame has also been cleaned, however, it should be noted that it deserves a few repairs, especially in the corners, at the buyer's discretion. Table: 0.80 / 0.71 cm Table without frame: 0.58 / 0.49 cm Frame thickness: 10 cm