French flower still life created in the end of 19 century by good listed flower painter Alfred Rouby (1849 - Paris - 1909). He studied by Pierre-Marie Beyle and worked in Paris. His flower paintings situated in Museum Sete/S.France. His works arrived high estimates in the international auctions: to comparison "Still life with flowers" (59x81 cm) sold in Vienna Dorotheum on 10.26. 1988 for 140 000AS(10 000 €) or "Nature morte aux tres bouquets" in Sotheby's New York on 24.10.1996 for 9400 €. You can other still lifes by the same author also on our web-site under item No. 3171 and 4190.

Literature: E.Benezit "Dictioinnaire des peintres , sculpteurs, dessinateurs..", Paris, 1999; Thieme/Becker "Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künsler", Leipzig, 1999;

Inscription: signed upper right .

Technique: oil on canvas, original period gold-plated frame

Measurements: unframed w 21 1/4 " x h 25 3/4 " (54 x 65,5 cm), framed w 27 3/4 " x h 30 1/4 " (70,5 x 82 cm )

Condition: in very good condition