C. Percivaliana Orchid
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Andrey Avinoff's C. Percivaliana Orchid into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The ethereal beauty of C. Percivaliana Orchid by Russian-American artist Andrey Avinoff (1884–1949) exemplifies botanical illustration elevated to fine art. Painted during his tenure as director of Pittsburgh's Carnegie Museum of Natural History (1926–1945), this watercolor masterpiece combines scientific precision with Art Deco elegance. Against velvety black grounds characteristic of his orchid series, Avinoff isolates a single white-and-crimson pansy orchid (Miltoniopsis percivaliana), its petals rendered with crystalline delicacy yet radiating tropical vitality. The composition's dramatic chiaroscuro and sinuous lines reflect his dual passion for entomology and Symbolist aesthetics—a rare fusion that positioned his work between 19th-century naturalist documentation and 20th-century modernist stylization. Today, these orchid studies are celebrated as bridge works connecting the Golden Age of Exploration's scientific draughtsmanship to the glamorous decorative arts of the Roaring Twenties.
For interiors seeking refined botanical character, C. Percivaliana Orchid shines brightest in spaces honoring its dual heritage. A gilded Art Deco frame enhances its vintage appeal for studies or formal dining rooms, while minimalist black float frames modernize it for contemporary offices. The painting's moody background pairs elegantly with navy or emerald walls, allowing the floral highlights to glow like jewels. At typical Avinoff study sizes (~40x50cm), it commands attention above mantels or alongside mid-century furniture without overwhelming—balance with brass accents and matte textures to echo its sophisticated contrasts. In corporate settings, display alongside abstract works sharing its palette (think Rothko's maroon fields) to create dialogue between precision and expression. Always avoid direct sunlight to preserve the delicate watercolor pigments that make this specimen immortal.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
