Description:
Continental School, 19th/20th Century
Elaborate Floral Still Life. Signed "Bennigsen" l.l.
Oil on canvas, 32 x 41 1/2 in. (81.0 x 104.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Varnish inconsistencies and discoloration.
N.B. A search for paintings signed "Bennigsen" led to Silvie Lampe Von Bennigsen (German, 1892-1980),who was a sculptor, painter, and goldsmith, but she could not be confirmed as the creator of this work.
Estimate $500-700
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Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
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European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.