Stunning Still Life Bouquet de Fleurs by Juliette Cambier (1879 to 1949) Signed by the artist and dated 1933. Vase of flowers against a dark background. From the 20th Century Gallery, Fulham Road, London. Gorgeous original period gilt wood frame. PROVENANCE: From a Charleston, SC and Paris, France private collection. Known as one of Belgium's premier still-life painters of the first half of the twentieth century, Juliette Cambier was born Juliette Ziane in St. Gilles, near Brussels, in 1879. She studied in Paris at the Academie Renson with the Nabis painter, Maurice Denis, she also studied under Portaels and in Paris under Signac.. Returning to Belgium, she continued her education under Louis Gustave Cambier whom she would marry within a few years. A frequent exhibitor throughout Europe she is regarded as a great still-life and portrait painter, particularly portraits of mothers and children. A close friend of Renoir, Serusier, Vuillard and Signac, she was to spend much of her time in France. Her paintings today can be seen in many of Belgium's museums including those at Ixelles, Liege, Tournai and the National in Brussels. This painting is dated 1933 and perfectly illustrates her skills with color and composition. Ref: comparable Christies, lot 519, Sale 2628, June 2004. Stretcher 18x15. In frame 20x23.50x2.25. 5 pds 8 oz