A Pre-Raphaelite masterwork | John William Waterhouse, 'Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May' (1908)

A Pre-Raphaelite masterwork of glinting historicism, the present work features an array of John William Waterhouse's favourite motifs. ⠀
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Most notable are the red lips and rosy cheeks of the proud Rossettian model, who raises her chin just-so as she — wearing a characteristically luxurious gown — presents us with flowers freshly arranged in an iconic Waterhouse prop — an expertly painted metal bowl.⠀
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The brilliant reflections are sustained in the girl's bejewelled armbands, the pearl strands that bind her braids, and the bottle-glass windows beyond.⠀
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John William Waterhouse, R.A. (British, 1849-1917), 'Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May' (1908). Estimate: £700,000 – £1,000,000. British and European Art: Part 1 | Live Auction, 13 December London.