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Still Life Garland of Flowers - Flemish 18thC art Old Master floral oil paintingCirca 1730
Circa 1730
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This superb 18th century Old Master floral still life oil painting is attributed to Flemish artist Pieter Casteels III. Painted circa 1730 it is a garland or swag of flowers, something Casteels often painted to be hung above a doorway. The garland is depicted tied with bows to two brass rings on hooks. As a nod to the passage of time or memento mori the flowers are all fully opened and the central tulip about to drop its petals. The dramatic reds and white stands out well against the dark background. A fantastic 18th century Flemish still life.
Provenance. Wiltshire estate.
Christies details verso.
Condition. Oil on canvas, 39 inches by 15 inches and in good condition.
Frame. Housed in a gallery frame, 46 inches by 22 inches and in good condition.
Pieter Casteels III (1684–1749) was a Flemish painter and engraver mainly known for his flower pieces, game pieces and bird scenes. He spent a significant portion of his life in England where he had a varied career as a still life painter, printmaker and textile designer. Pieter Casteels III was born in Antwerp as the son of Elisabeth Bosschaert and Pieter Casteels II, a painter of landscapes and history paintings. He trained with his father. In 1708 he left with his brother-in-law Peter Tillemans to England to work for a picture dealer named Turner for whom they made copies of Old Master paintings. Casteels became an active participant in London's artistic community, subscribing to the Kneller Academy of Painting and Drawing in 1711 and becoming a member of the Rose and Crown Club. He returned briefly to Antwerp in 1712 where he became a member of the local Guild of Saint Luke in the same year. Casteels settled permanently in England around 1717. He developed a successful practice as a painter of flowers and exotic birds that chiefly served a decorative purpose as overdoors and chimneypieces. He worked simultaneously as an art dealer and imported paintings from Europe. His customers included James Stanley, 10th Earl of Derby who bought imported art as well as original work of Casteels. In 1726 Casteels launched a subscription for a set of 12 prints of birds, which he had etched after his own designs. The success of this project encouraged him to work on two further publications: the Twelve Months of Flowers and the Twelve Months of Fruit. Casteels advertised the usefulness of the illustrations in these publications as patterns for workers in luxury industries. Casteels was thus able to demonstrate his potential as a textile designer. In May 1735 he retired from painting and spent his last fourteen years working for a calico manufacturer as a residential artist, first at Martin Abbey near Tooting, Surrey, and later, briefly, in Richmond, London. Casteels painted flowers, flower pieces, landscapes, bird scenes, game pieces and occasional portraits. He is often confused with Peter Frans Casteels, a still life painter active in Antwerp in the late 17th century. Some of his animal scenes show similarity with the style of Dutch master Melchior d'Hondecoeter and in some cases experts have been unable to determine whether to attribute a particular work to either master. As he spent most of his active career in England, a large portion of his work is in public and private collections in the UK.
- Attributed to:Pieter Casteels III (1684 - 1729, Dutch)
- Creation Year:Circa 1730
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 46 in (116.84 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Period:1730-1739
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU853113076552
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