Epergne Victorian Centerpiece c. 1880 Plants Wildflowers Scallop Shell Heads Canadian modernist gestural oil painting

Canadian modernist gestural oil painting on canvas of tree in a forest

SIZE: longer piece 4" T

The artist practiced in both Latvia and throughout North America

5" T x 13" W

Epergne Victorian Centerpiece c. 1880 Plants Wildflowers Scallop Shell Heads Canadian modernist gestural oil paintingOn offer high Victorian epergne centerpiece c. 1880, which a level made of a large scallop shell for fruit nuts and a vase for flowers. Gilt brass or bronze throughout in the form of wildflowers the base appears to be from castings of begonia leaves, while the vase above is held in place with reeds and small flowers. Stunning. SIZE: 15" T with vial in place x 7. 75" W at broadest CONDITION: Overall, very good. One sprig of flowers missing, as shown