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Antique Dutch Floral Still Life Signed “A. van Sijnkens”, 19th C or Older
$3,800
£2,871.11
€3,291.86
CA$5,303.34
A$5,770.43
CHF 3,055.37
MX$69,422.26
NOK 38,796.43
SEK 35,496.02
DKK 24,594.77
About the Item
Antique Dutch Floral Still Life Signed “A. van Sijnkens,” 19th C or Older
Canvas: 23" W x 31" H
Frame: 29" W x 37" H x 2" D
This richly painted floral still life recalls the traditions of the Dutch and Flemish Old Masters, featuring a profusion of blooms arranged in a classical urn. Roses, tulips, sunflowers, and garden blossoms are depicted with a naturalistic vitality against a dark ground, a composition that echoes the 17th-century still life painters of the Golden Age. The artist has employed subtle gradations of light and shadow to heighten the drama of the bouquet, with lively brushwork capturing the petals and foliage in various stages of bloom.
The painting bears the signature A. van Sijnkens at lower right. No firmly documented painter by this name has been traced, and the signature may represent either a spurious or decorative attribution, typical of 18th- and 19th-century Continental still life paintings created in homage to the Dutch masters.
The work has developed an attractive aged surface with visible craquelure, shrinkage, and surface irregularities, all consistent with age and adding to its authentic patina. Presented in a giltwood frame, it retains great decorative presence and Old Master appeal.
Condition: Craquelure, shrinkage, and surface age consistent with an antique work; presents well with a beautifully aged patina.
This is a decorative Old Master–style floral still life, signed A. van Sijnkens, on canvas. Measuring 23" x 31" (canvas) and 29" x 37" with its period giltwood frame, the work presents a lush bouquet of flowers, including roses, tulips, peonies, poppies, and a commanding sunflower at the top. The arrangement rests on a stone ledge, a classic compositional device in Dutch and Flemish still-life painting.
Techniques
Materials
The painting is executed in oil on canvas, with strong outlines, vibrant glazing, and layered highlights to bring out the luminosity of petals against the dark ground. The brushwork shows a decorative clarity typical of 19th- to early 20th-century continental still-life revivals, intended to emulate 17th-century Netherlandish floral masters. The original giltwood frame, with a simple molding and warm patina, enhances its Old Master presentation.
Symbolism
Sunflower: loyalty and devotion.
Tulip: prosperity and transience, recalling the Dutch “Tulipomania.”
Roses and peonies: love, beauty, and fleeting life.
Poppy: sleep, memory, and mortality.
The combination evokes themes of abundance and the brevity of life, central to vanitas and baroque still life traditions.
- Dimensions:Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century or Older
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: T35511stDibs: LU2592346701932
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Property of Archibald Stirling of Keir
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In excellent condition the painting and frame having been beautifully cleaned in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
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Height 55 x width 88 x depth 5 - frame
Height 39 x width 72 - canvas
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 10 inches x width 2 foot, 11 inches x depth 2 inches - frame
Height 1 foot, 3 inches x width 2 foot, 4 inches - canvas
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