Tulip Anonymous by Anonymous (4 results)
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Seller: Inter-Antiquariaat Mefferdt & De Jonge, Amsterdam, NetherlandsInter-Antiquariaat Mefferdt & De Jonge
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Broken red and white tulip, watercolour made around 1850 by an anonymous artist. Size. (paper): 28 x 21 cm. Through the centuries, it is especially the flamed ('broken') tulip, in hundreds of varieties, that we see in paintings, prints, and drawings. Tulips represent, on the one hand, the beauty of things and the pleasures of li…fe, but on the other hand, also their transience: vanitas (vanity) and memento mori (remember that you will die). This fleeting nature is nicely depicted here by the almost fallen petal. Price: Euro 950,-.
- Art / Print / Poster
Seller: Inter-Antiquariaat Mefferdt & De Jonge, Amsterdam, NetherlandsInter-Antiquariaat Mefferdt & De Jonge
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£ 832.13
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Fringed Tulip, drawing in gouache and watercolour, presumably created in southern Germany or Austria around 1820. Size: 36.4 x 22 cm. This exquisite "broken" tulip features vibrant red petals with subtle yellow and green accents along the edges. The fringed tips give the tulip an airy and refined appearance, characteristic of ce…rtain varieties that were highly sought after in 17th- and 18th-century Europe. At the time, it was not yet known that the colour breaking was caused by a virus. The swift brushwork suggests a silky texture, with the subtle interplay of light and shadow lending the flower an almost three-dimensional effect. The stem is slender and elegantly curved, while the large green leaves are rendered with soft colour transitions. The composition and technique align with classic botanical illustrations from the early 19th century, where scientific precision and aesthetic beauty converge. The depiction of the tulip's natural elegance makes this a fine example of botanical art from the period. Price: Euro 950,-.
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Seller: Inter-Antiquariaat Mefferdt & De Jonge, Amsterdam, NetherlandsInter-Antiquariaat Mefferdt & De Jonge
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£ 656.94
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Slender Broken Tulip drawing with gouache and watercolour, created around 1825. Size: 27.2 x 18.5 cm. This elegantly depicted tulip features a striking pattern of dark red and yellow flames on its petals, a characteristic of 'broken' tulips, which became famous during the Tulip Mania of the 17th century. This colouration was cau…sed by a virus that disrupted the pigment distribution in the flower. The style of the watercolour aligns with the tradition of botanical illustration, where scientific accuracy is combined with an artistic approach. The piece exudes a delicate beauty, with a tulip that appears to bend, perhaps under the weight of its own splendour. Price: Euro 750,-.
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Seller: Inter-Antiquariaat Mefferdt & De Jonge, Amsterdam, NetherlandsInter-Antiquariaat Mefferdt & De Jonge
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£ 1,708.06
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PORTRAIT OF A 'BROKEN' YELLOW TULIP Drawing in gouache and watercolour, likely by a Dutch master, created around 1825. The paper bears a watermark: "J. Whatman Turkey Mill 1824." Size (frame): 64 x 47 cm. This elegant 'broken' tulip is painted in a botanical style reminiscent of the works of Nicolas Robert (16141685). The flower… features broad, undulating petals in a warm yellow hue, with subtle red accents along the edges. The core of the tulip is clearly visible, with detailed stamens and a carefully rendered pistil. The stem is gracefully curved, and the large green leaf has a natural sheen, further enhanced by a few droplets of water that add vibrancy to the composition. The artwork is delicate and precise, characteristic of 18th-century botanical illustrations. The subtle gradation of colour and fine shading give the flower an almost three-dimensional effect. This piece aligns with the Dutch tradition of botanical art, where scientific accuracy and aesthetic beauty merge seamlessly. Price: Euro 1.950,- (incl. frame).
