French flower still life created in the end of 19 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 several flower paintings arrived high estimates in the international auctions: "Still life with flowers" sold in Vienna Dorotheum on 10.26. 1988 for 140 000AS(10 000 €); "Nature morte aux tris bouquets" sold in Sotheby´s New York on 24.10.1996 for 9400 €. You can see other still lifes by the same author also on our web-site under item no. 1244 and 3171. Literature: E.Benezit "Dictioinnaire des peintres , sculpteurs, dessinateurs..", Paris, 1999; Thieme/Becker "Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künsler", Leipzig, 1999. Inscription: signed upper right . Technique: oil on canvas, original period gold-plated frame Measurements: unframed w 14 3/4 " x h 21 5/8 " (37,5 x 55 cm), framed w 18 3/4 " x h 25 1/4 " (47,5 x 64 cm ) Condition: in very good condition.