This early 20th-century oil painting by German artist Paul Sannemann (1886-1943) depicts a vibrant still life with chrysanthemums.
Sannemann had an eye for colour, never one to shy away from a vivid composition. Here, the blooms are effervescent, buoyant and spirited. Even more so following a recent clean. Little is known about the artist’s life but he worked predominantly in Berlin where he married Anna Ida Gebauer and had at least two children.
We've been in touch with his family who shared an amusing story.
Apparently his wife would bring flowers in from the garden and arrange these in a vase for him. But once she left the room, he would alter the arrangement.
This is a splendid example of his work.
Signed in the lower right and framed.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 23½” x 26½” / 60cm x 67cm
Year of creation: c. 1930
Labels & Inscriptions: A label from Hans Kollhoff, Art Critic and Managing Director of the Association of Mecklenburg and Markischer Artists, on the reverse.
Provenance: Hans Kollhoff, Art Critic Berlin / Private collection, Germany.
Condition: Artwork presents well. Frame with some light wear.
Our reference: BRV1693
(Otto) Paul Sannemann was an accomplished German painter of landscapes and still lifes. He spent most of his life in Berlin and his style is characterised by loose impressionist brushwork coupled with strong colouring.
Learn more about Paul Sannemann in our directory.
We care profoundly about our role as custodians and every piece in the collection has been assessed by our conservator. When required, we undertake professional restoration carefully using reversible techniques and adopt a light touch to retain the aged charm of each work. We also restore frames rather than replace them as many are original and selected by the artists themselves.
