John Moore of Ipswich

Paul Seignac (French, 1826–1904)

“Arranging the Flowers”

Oil on panel, signed lower left, presented in an ornate period-style gilt composition frame.

A charming and intimate 19th-century French interior by Paul Seignac, depicting two young girls in a rustic cottage. One child carefully arranges freshly picked flowers upon the mantelpiece while the other sits quietly nearby, creating a beautifully observed domestic moment filled with warmth and quiet elegance.

Executed in rich earthy tones with delicate handling of light, the composition captures the peaceful atmosphere of everyday rural life. The subtle lighting, carefully balanced palette and expressive brushwork make this a highly decorative and collectible example of French genre painting.

The painting retains an old exhibition or collection label verso identifying the artist and dates, together with an engraved name plaque to the frame.

Presented in its original ornate gilt composition frame, which displays age-related wear, losses and restorations consistent with its age, adding to its period character.

Measurements

* Overall framed size: 48 × 40 cm (18.9 × 15.7 in)

* Visible artwork: 36 × 26 cm (14.2 × 10.2 in)

Condition

Good antique condition overall. The painting displays light age-related wear consistent with its age. The ornate gilt composition frame has losses, cracks and old repairs, all clearly shown in the photographs. Please study all images carefully as they form part of the description.