Auguste Oleffe (1867–1931) – Gladioli Flower Still Life - Oil on Canvas - 1920
 
An expressive early 20th-century Belgian floral still-life painting, bearing the signature A. Oleffe and the date 1920, attributed to the Belgian Post-Impressionist painter Auguste Oleffe (1867–1931).
The composition presents a vibrant bouquet of flowers, including gladioli, arranged in a ceramic vase on a rounded tabletop.
Rich shades of red, orange, yellow, soft pink and green emerge against a subdued interior background. The flowers are executed with energetic, expressive brushwork and pronounced impasto, creating a lively interaction of colour, texture and light.
Auguste Oleffe was an important Belgian painter associated with the Post-Impressionist movement and the artistic development of Brabant Fauvism. His work is represented in several important Belgian museum collections, including Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent.
The painting's reverse bears the handwritten inscription “Glaïeuls” (Gladioli), consistent with the floral subject depicted.
The work is presented in a decorative gilt frame with a contrasting inner border, complementing the painting's warm colours and textured surface.
A distinctive work for collectors of Belgian painting, floral still lifes and early 20th-century European art.
Product Details
Artist: Attributed to Auguste Oleffe (1867–1931)
Title: Gladioli / Glaïeuls
Origin: Belgian School
Date: 1920 (Inscribed)
Period: Early 20th Century
Style: Belgian Post-Impressionism
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Subject: Floral Still Life
Signature: Bears A. Oleffe Signature, Lower Right
Reverse Inscription: Glaïeuls
Frame: Decorative Gilt Frame
Overall Dimensions: 75 × 63 cm (29.53 × 24.80 in), H × W
Painting Dimensions: Approx. 62 × 50 cm (24.41 × 19.69 in), H × W
Condition: Vintage condition with visible surface texture and age-related characteristics. Please consult the photographs.
Attribution is based on the signature, date and stylistic examination. Independent authentication has not yet been established.
Available for viewing at our antique and art gallery in Brussels, Belgium.