Lot 8: Antoine Monnoyer (Paris 1670-1747 Saint-Germain-en-Laye)

Tulips, roses, carnations, anemone, lilac and orange blossom in a glass urn with a spray of roses on a stone ledge; and tulips, anemone, roses and other flowers in a glass urn with roses and morning glory on a stone ledge
the first, with signature 'Baptist' (lower right)
oil on canvas
35 x 27 1/2 in. (88.9 x 69.9 cm.)
a pair (2)

with Bachstitz, Berlin, from whom acquired by the late owner in 1931.

THE PROPERTY OF HUGO AND RUTH KLOTZ

We are grateful to Claudia Salvi for suggesting the attribution to Antoine Monnoyer from color transparencies (written communication, 6 February 2006). For other works by the artist see her recent publication, 'Antoine Monnoyer (1677-1745)', in Pittori di natura morta a Roma, artisti stranieri (1630-1750), U. and G. Bocchi, Viadana, 2004.