Nan Bretel “A Touch of Spring” Floral Oil 40x52cm Framed Portarlington

Key Details:

Title: A Touch of Spring

Artist: Nan Bretel (1916–2014)

Medium: Oil on board

Frame Size: Approx. 40cm x 52cm

Subject: Floral still life – roses & daffodils

Gallery Label: Lavender Cottage Gallery, Portarlington

Framer Label: Ordon Picture Framing & Gallery, North Ringwood

Origin: Victoria, Australia

Period: Late 20th Century

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Mini Story:

A beautiful floral composition by Australian artist Nan Bretel (1916–2014), known for her detailed still life studies in oil, watercolour and acrylic.

Bretel’s works are recorded in the Australian Art Sales Digest, confirming her presence within the Australian secondary art market. Her paintings reflect a confident mid-20th-century training tradition — balanced composition, controlled brushwork and a refined colour palette.

This particular piece, titled A Touch of Spring, captures warm apricot roses and golden daffodils in a classic arrangement. It retains its original Lavender Cottage Gallery, Portarlington label on the reverse, adding authentic regional Victorian provenance.

A refined and timeless decorative work by a documented Australian artist.

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Condition:

Condition: Very Good – see detailed notes below.

• Painting surface presents clean and vibrant.

• Frame in very good order with minor age-related wear.

• Original gallery label intact on reverse.

• Framer’s label present to backing.

• Backing paper shows light age marks consistent with age.

• No visible water damage or structural issues.

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