French flower still life was executed in the last quarter of 19th century by good listed flower painter Alfred Rouby (1849 - Paris - 1909). He studied by Pierre-Marie Beyle and worked in Paris. His flower paintings situated in Museum Sete/S.France. His works arrived high estimates in the international auctions: to comparison "Still life with flowers" (59x81 cm) sold in Vienna Dorotheum on 10.26. 1988 for 140 000AS(10 000 €).

Literature: E.Benezit "Dictioinnaire des peintres , sculpteurs, dessinateurs..", Paris, 1999; Thieme/Becker "Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künsler", Leipzig, 1999;

Inscription: signed lower right .

Technique: oil on canvas, original period gold-plated frame.

Measurements: unframed w 24 3/4 " x h 18 " (63 x 46 cm), framed w 27 1/2 " x h 22 7/8 " (70 x 58 cm )

Condition: in very good condition