Oil on canvas. Signed, dated, and inscribed “Dresden-Arrode” in the upper left. 100 x 85 cm. . [AW].

• A magnificent and vibrant floral still life in the artist’s characteristic bold, vibrant colors.
• This ardent admirer of Vincent van Gogh is considered one of the most significant representatives of Westphalian Expressionism.
• Many works created during World War II are considered lost today.
• Works by P. A. Böckstiegel are in renowned museums, including the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
LITERATURE: Jutta Hülsewig-Johnen, Vita von Wedel, Peter August Böckstiegel. Menschen und Landschaften. Monograph and Catalogue Raisonné, Cologne 1997, CR no. 300 (illustrated in color on p. 268). P.A. Böckstiegel Freundeskreis (eds.), David Riedel (ed.), Peter August Böckstiegel: Die Gemälde 1910-1951, Munich 2014, CR no. 327 (illustrated in color on p. 265). - - Granier Auctions, Bielefeld, Sept. 26, 1998, lot 2738.

Private collection, Werther/Westphalia. Private collection, Minden. Private collection, Bielefeld. Private collection, Bielefeld (acquired from the previous owner in 1998)

In good condition, colors in fine impression. Some wear along the outer edges of the image due to the framing, with minor color loss in places. Craquelure in places, more pronounced around the floral motifs. A few small brownish stains. Small, professionally retouched spots in places along the outer edges of the image. A small, professionally retouched spot at the upper end of the stem of the central amaryllis. The condition report was compiled in daylight with the aid of a UV light source, and to the best of our knowledge and belief.