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<p>[QUOTE="blooey, post: 926056, member: 12007"]These types of paintings are commonly known as "flower pieces" and are generally Dutch, although other European painters (Swiss, German, etc) also painted them. They have a long history going back to the 17th century, and are pretty much always the same compositions, floral arrangements sitting on a ledge.</p><p><br /></p><p>Until quite recently, they were still produced in Holland, mainly for the decorator trade and were quite affordably priced. Yours may be older, judging by the frame (if original) it probably dates to the 1920's or so. Just my opinion of course![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="blooey, post: 926056, member: 12007"]These types of paintings are commonly known as "flower pieces" and are generally Dutch, although other European painters (Swiss, German, etc) also painted them. They have a long history going back to the 17th century, and are pretty much always the same compositions, floral arrangements sitting on a ledge. Until quite recently, they were still produced in Holland, mainly for the decorator trade and were quite affordably priced. Yours may be older, judging by the frame (if original) it probably dates to the 1920's or so. Just my opinion of course![/QUOTE]
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