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Gaspar Pieter VerbruggenPair of 17th century Flemish still-life with flowers - Roses, tulips and peonies
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Pair of large and opulent 17th century Flemish floral still lifes by the celebrated artist Gaspar Pieter Verbruggen I
Our paintings depict opulent floral arrangements consisting of, amongst others, roses, tulips and peonies.
Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen the Elder, born in Antwerp in 1635 and passing away in 1681, was a renowned Flemish artist specialized in floral paintings and garland compositions. Baptized in St. James' Church, his father's profession as a gardener likely fueled his passion for depicting flowers. He started as a pupil under Cornelis Mahu, eventually becoming a master of the Guild of Saint Luke. His first marriage to Catharina van Zeverdonck resulted in 11 children, and after her passing, he married Sara Catharina Raeps.
Verbruggen's success as an artist is evident from his estate's assets, including multiple houses and valuable possessions. He left a legacy through his pupils and collaborations, particularly in 'garland paintings', a style originating in Antwerp in the 17th century. These paintings typically featured flower or fruit garlands encircling religious or portrait elements, evolving to encompass various subjects like portraits, myths, and allegorical scenes. Our paintings are prime examples of this.
His works can be found in several museums and distinguished private collections.
Literature on the artist:
*Duverger, Erik, Antwerpse kunstinventarissen uit de zeventiende eeuw (12 vols.), [Fontes historiae artis Neerlandicae / Bronnen voor de kunstgeschiedenis van de Nederlanden 1-12], Brussel: (1984-2002), volume 10: 469-471 & volume 11: 150-152
*Van Hemeldonck, Godelieve, Kunst en kunstenaars, s.p.: s.n. (2007), (typoscript Felixarchief te Antwerpen), S-1921
*Groenendijk, Pieter, Beknopt biografisch lexicon van Zuid- en Noord-Nederlandse schilders, graveurs, glasschilders, tapijtwevers et cetera van ca. 1350 tot ca. 1720, Leiden: Primavera (2008)
*Thieme, Ulrich & Becker, Felix, Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künstler von der Antike bis zur Gegenwart, Band 34, Leipzig: Engelmann (1940)
*Hairs, Marie-Louise, Die beiden Verbruggen: Monographie, Wien: Pallamar (1975)
*De Maere, J. & Webbes, M., Martin, Jennifer A. (ed.) Illustrated dictionary of 17th century Flemish painters (3 vols.), Brussels: La Renaissance du Livre (1994)
*Van der Willigen, Adriaan & Meijer, Fred G., A dictionary of Dutch and Flemish still-life painters working in oils, 1525-1725, Leiden: Primavera Press (2003)
Provenance: French private collection
The right painting is signed in the middle.
Measurements:
Each canvas measures ca. 88 by 69 and with the frame ca. 106 by 87 cms.
We have priced this pair attractively, mainly based on the value of one painting. As we really want them to remain together, as they have for nearly 4 centuries, we offer both works together for this price.
- Creator:Gaspar Pieter Verbruggen (1635 - 1681, Flemish)
- Dimensions:Height: 41.74 in (106 cm)Width: 34.26 in (87 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
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- Condition:Recently cleaned and revarnished. Ready to hang, under uv-light there is inpainting visible in the right work and some more in the left. Ready to hang.
- Gallery Location:Antwerp, BE
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