{"product_id":"original-vintage-floral-still-life-oil-painting","title":"Vintage French Floral Still Life Oil Painting – 1943 Dedication","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage French Floral Still Life Oil Painting – 1943 Dedication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful original oil painting depicting a loosely arranged bouquet of delicate white, soft pink and purple daisies in a simple glass vase. Set against a rich, moody background, the flowers are brought to life through expressive brushstrokes and subtle touches of colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this painting particularly special is the handwritten French dedication on the reverse, dated June 13, 1943. Written to a grandson named Jacques, it reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“To my dear grandson Jacques, when you look at these daisies, think of Grandma.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned “Marguerite,” the dedication offers a touching glimpse into the painting’s past. Even more lovely is that Marguerite is the French word for daisy, the very flowers depicted in the painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse also bears an original label from Charles Bradtke, a framing and gilding establishment in Luxembourg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in a beautifully aged silver-toned frame that complements the painting’s rich palette. A truly special piece, made all the more meaningful by the personal history it carries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal oil painting, signed lower right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench handwritten dedication dated June 13, 1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage silver-toned frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharles Bradtke framing label on reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 11” × 12” including frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with age-appropriate wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful little piece of history, ready to be treasured in another home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Alcove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67916479463577,"sku":null,"price":435.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/2151\/6697\/files\/15D1CBF3-26B5-4634-9E94-DAD83EFCDBC2.png?v=1793719114","url":"https:\/\/anniesalcove.com\/products\/original-vintage-floral-still-life-oil-painting","provider":"Annie's Alcove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}