Bidspirit auction | M. ROYDEN (EARLY 20TH CENTURY),

M. ROYDEN (EARLY 20TH CENTURY), STILL LIFE WITH BUTTERFLY - A richly detailed floral still life depicting a lavish bouquet of tulips, roses, daisies, and narcissi arranged in a terracotta vase with a relief figure of a faun, set beside a finely rendered glass ewer and a tabletop scattered with grapes, peaches, and fallen blossoms. A butterfly and a bee animate the quiet composition, introducing delicate natural movement and symbolic references to transience and renewal. The dark ground and luminous modeling reflect the enduring influence of Dutch 17th-century still-life painting, reinterpreted here through early-20th-century color sensibility and precision of detail. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Please note that this lot is located in Europe and will be shipped to the winner from our European warehouse. Dimensions: 31 1/2 × 39 1/4 in., (80 × 100 cm.) Condition: Oil on original canvas, well-preserved overall. Minor craquelure and a few retouchings are visible under raking light. The surface is stable with strong color saturation and fine texture. The gilt frame is period, showing light wear and small losses consistent with age.