OIL ON CANVAS of the EVREUX CATHEDRAL by RAYMOND BESSE, French Artist 1899 - 1969. Impressionist Work 21" X 17 1/2" sight; 23 1/2" X 27 1/2" Framed. Évreux is a town and commune of Normandy, northwestern France, in the Eure département, of which it is the préfecture (capital). Painted circa 1950's

Oil on canvas of a square in Paris, larger size at 31 1/2" by 31 1/2", unframed, signed at lower right corner with what appears as "R. Ode". The painting likely dates to about 1960, judging from the clothing of the people in the image. I do not see a listing by this name but am continuing to research. Condition: the painting will need restoration...

“FLOWERS & APPLES” oil on canvas 21.75” x 25.75” Henri Manguin is considered one of the founding father of Fauvism. He was born in Paris on March 23, 1874. Fatherless at the age of six years he was reared with his sister by his mother. At age 15 he decided to stop his education and devote himself to painting. Four years later, he left home and moved to Montmartre. Late in 1894 he entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts to study under Gustave Moreau...

Oil on canvas painting of a young blued-eyed blonde woman in circa 1940 hat and provocative gauzy top, 24" by 18" (31" by 24 1/2" framed), signed at lower center by listed French artist CESAR VILOT. There does not seem to be a biography of Vilot but his works of sprawled female nudes and ballerinas show him to be a talented painter of women. This work somewhat resembles the work of artist Jean Gabriel Domergue. Condition is excellent; frame shows some wear especially at left...

Oil on canvas of a Mediterranean harbor with whitewashed buildings and red roofs, small fishing craft and figures in the foreground, circa 1945, by the listed French artist DOMINIQUE MANAGO (1902-). Manago, the older brother of artist Armand-Marie Guerin, painted scenes of Mediterranean France and Italy, including Venice, as well as some scenes from the coast of Normandy. This painting has acquired a mellow old layer of soiling, accounting for the yellowish brown tone in the photos...

A fine oil on canvas painting, the subject a water powered mill by a peaceful stream in the autumnal French countryside, signed at lower left by the noted painter and graphic artist PAUL EMILE LECOMTE (1877-1950). The work (26" by 20", and " by " as framed) exhibits the highly developed classic impressionist technique for which the artist is noted. Lecomte was a student of his father, Paul Lecomte Sr. (1842-1920). He studied at the Beaux-Arts in Paris...

Framed porcelain impressionist painting of a river scene. Hand painted and signed by artist Poudrier, it is in excellent condition. There are some white reflections in my photos, but more photos are available from different angles or lighting upon request. Measures in frame: 18 inches by 15" Site size 14" by 11". Date early 20th Century.

“Venetian Canal” Oil on Canvas, 10.6”x 13.8” unframed Antoine Bouvard Senior was born at St. Jean-de-Bournay in L'Isere in 1870. He trained as an architect and studied art and architecture under Constant-Dufeus at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He became the Director of Architectural Services for the Seine, and was responsible for the construction of the Bourse du Travail and the Boulevard Morland in Paris...

An old oil on gray board painting of a stone bridge over the Seine River in central Paris, in high autumn. The work measures 9" by 12" (11 3/4" by 14 3/4" in attractive maybe 1930's frame). The signature at lower left appears to be "E Turner", the "E" placed on top of the "T". If I am reading this correctly, there does not appear to be a listed artist that would correspond. In any event, the work is excellent, and by a trained hand.

An impressive work, oil on canvas laid on Masonite, circa 1950, featuring a twilight view of the Seine, bridge, Notre Dame, and numerous pedestrians and vehicles, all in an impressionistic hand, measuring 23" by 31" (31" by 39" in attractive period distressed style white frame). The painting is signed at lower left with what appears as "Fred" or possibly "Freda" or "Frieda" and after that "de XXX"...

PAIR of oils on canvas, each 12 1/2" by 16", framed to 18 3/4" by 22" (although the frames are not quite identical), each signed by the listed French artist of Brittany, PIERRE TESTU. The scenes are quite charming, with atmospheric handling of the moist and foggy coastal air...

“Still Life with Fruit and Bowl” oil on canvas 13.5” x 16.75” Georges d’Espagnat was painter, illustrator and stage designer. He left for Paris at the age of 18 to attend the School of Fine Arts. His first exhibition was at the Salon des Refuses and he exhibited regularly at the Salon des Independents, the Salon d’Automne, the Galerie Durand-Ruel in Paris and New York, where d’Espagnat gave a one-man show...

"Anemones" oil on canvas 13 1/4 x 16 1/2 Louis Valtat was born into a wealthy family of ship owners on 8 August 1869 in the Normandy region of France. Valtat spent many of his childhood years in Versailles where he attended secondary school at the Lycée Hoche (near the Palace of Versailles)...

A beautiful colorful post impressionist oil painting by Charles Camoin (1879 - 1965). Oil on canvas signed lower right and noted painted in Paris. Born in Marseille in 1879, Camoin studied firstly in his home city before moving to Paris in the 1890s to study under the influential and controversial Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Here he met some of the artists who would go on to define French painting in the early part of the 20th century, including Henri Mati...

Oil on small wood panel that appears to be an old cigar box lid, 8 1/2" by 4 1/2", (10 3/4" by 6 3/4" as framed), signed at lower right "Lily Vosburgh", the subject a church steeple in France, impressionistically rendered trees largely obscuring it. Affixed to the reverse is a typed 20th century label which reads "A small church in the south of France as painted by Lily Vosburgh in the 1930's", and below that "JB" AND "$22.50". The printed label side of the cigar box lid forms the reverse side...

Attributed to Henri-Alphonse Barnoin, French, 1882-1935. "Marché du plage de Concarneau", depicting the seaside market outside the Brittany fishing village of Concarneau. The town is clearly identifiable from the distinctive town ramparts and tower in the background. In the foreground, Breton women in traditional dress gather to buy and sell foodstuffs while a few fisherman in small boats work at the shore. The loose brushwork is more in the style of Barnoin's pastels and gouaches. His sub...

[1854-1941] Landcape With Village Beyond Oil on canvas 21 ¼” x 25 ½” unframed Born in Paris, France in December 1854 to French-Italian parents, with the name Eugene Galiany. He later changed it as a tribute to his teacher Charles Laloue whom he studied with in 1877. During the early part of his career as an artist Galien-Laloue took on several pseudonyms because of an exclusive contract with a major gallery. These pseudonyms included L. Dupuy, J. Lievin, Lenoir and E. Galiany, all of ...

A wonderful original Oil Painting by renowned Italian Painter MERIO AMEGLIO (1897-1970), depicting the Flower Market at the Place de la Madeleine, PARIS. This artist spent most of his life in Paris and is famous for his stunning impressionist paintings, of similar style as Cortes etc. This oil painting on a wooden panel, evokes the Paris atmosphere and is signed on the bottom left by the artist. Good condition. Size: 11.75" x 9.75", framed 15" x 13". Provenance: From Historic Wilcox Tavern, Norf...

"Moulin Seine-et-Marne" oil on canvas 16 x 27 3/4in. Frame: 23 1/4 x 35 1/4in. A student of his father, Paul Lecomte, Sr.,(1842-1920), the young man developed his ability in concert with a large extended family of noted artists. He studied at the Beaux-Arts in Paris with Cormon. Paul Emile Lecomte excelled in portraying the natural settings of France’s bio-diversity. His landscapes varied widely from marketplaces to isolated country sides, and he seems to have favored marine scenes with people...

Original oil painting on board by Pierre Fau (French, 1889-1960) of a Moroccan landscape with mountains in the background, circa 1930s. This painting measures 11" by 15.5" (painting alone). It is signed l.r. "Pierre Fau". Very typical example of Fau's Moroccan paintings of the same period in palette and style. Fau's Africanist works occasionally surface at auction. Listed in the usual databases.

The Maid Oil on board 9 ¾” x 15” unframed Max Carlier is one of the great still life masters of Belgium. He was born in Tourcoing, Belgium in 1872 and died in Schaarbeck in Brabant in 1938. Carlier was a painter of the Belgian School who most typically executed still lifes of florals and fruits. He also painted genre scenes and interiors with equal skill. He lived and worked primarily in Brussels, but traveled extensively throughout Europe, especially Italy. Carlier lived and worked in Br...

Oil on canvas, 13" by 16" (17" by 20" as framed), the subject a glass compote filled with purple plums, the base surrounded by clusters of white and red currants, signed at lower left with a signature that appears to be "Bielard", "Bichard", or "Beclard" or possibly "Bulard". I don't see a listing for any such name but the artist was talented. I'd guess the age as circa 1920 to 1930's or so, judging from the technique, materials etc. The painting is in good condition, with just a pinpoint los...

Hermine David 1886-1970 French This is a fine original oil on canvas by French artist Hermine David 1886-1970. The subject is a group of strollers in Luxembourg Gardens, Paris. This painting done circa 1930 is signed lower right and measures 18 1/8X15 inches. Housed in a custom French style frame. Hermine was one of the Ecole de Paris artists. In 1918 she married Jules Pascin. Their association seems to have been an influence on the artwork of both artists.

This is a large and impressively painted (28 1/4" by 47" just the painting alone) oil on canvas signed at lower left "J. Mathey 21", showing an early autumn landscape with patches of snow and forest depicted in an impressionist manner. The artist, JACQUES MATHEY (1883-1973), was the son of French artist Paul Mathey (1844-1929). A highly underrated impressionist painter, the younger Mathey painted nudes, interiors, and landscapes, many in the South of France, and Spain, but also in North Africa...

Fernand Leger, French,1881-1955. This stunning example of Fernand Leger's imagery at his early cubust period in the 1920's is pencil on paper. It is 21.5cm w by 25cm h in a beautiful frame 45cm w by 47.5cm h. It is signed lower left F. L. 20. Fernand Léger was born in 1881, the same year both Picasso and Braque were born, in Normandy; his father was a substantial cattle grazer. Fernand was trained as an architectural draughtsman and later worked as a professional retoucher of photographs. He wa...

Original mixed media (pastel, watercolor, and gouache) Art Deco Period painting on paper, circa 1920s, by well known Sacha (Alexander Davidovich) Zaliouk (Ukraine-France/ 1887-1971). This painting measures 24" by 18" (27" by 21") in its original frame. In beautiful original condition, with some very light toning consistent with the age. Signed "Sacha Zaliouk Paris" l.r. Zaliouk studied painting in Petrograd and at the Odessa School of Art in the teens. He collaborated to a number of publi...

Original oil on canvas (36 1/2" by 28 1/2") by Maurice Esnault aka Joannes (French, 1854-1940). This painting appears to date from the 1920's. It is fully signed l.l. It also bears a gallery label from the famed Ferargil Gallery (a major early 20th Century New York gallery) which states the name of the artist and the fact that it came from the Rene Gimpel collection. It also bears 3 estate? labels, and a French customs stamp. Rene Gimpel (1897-1957) was a famous French-Jewish art dealer and ...

Offered in as-is condition, a true restorer special----a framed (18" by 15" oil on canvas, 22 3/4" by 19" as framed) lovely impressionist painting of Notre Dame and trees in Paris, a figure providing a spot of color, signed at lower right and dated there 1912 by listed English artist ROBERT ARTHUR WILSON (1884-1979). On the stretcher is written "Painted by R A Wilson" and "Notre Dame Church in Paris". All the edges generally match up but as happens over time, there is some slight stiffening and...

19th C oil on canvas painting of young gypsy girl in original gold art deco frame. Unsigned, this was purchased in Europe by an antiques dealer. Ready to hang and enjoy!

Measures in Frame: 27.5" x 31.75"
Sight size: 19.5" x 31.75"

An antique COPY of the 1886 painting "Emperor Justinian" (also known as "Justinian in Council"), by famous French artist Benjamin Constant (1845-1902) known for his Orientalist works and excellence as an academic painter. This copy is clearly marked with the name of the talented copyist at lower left, adjacent to a fair facsimile of the Constant signature. The original work is currently displayed by the Ringling Museum of Sarasota, Florida; it is enormous, at over 13 feet by 22 feet. A 2019 o...

A beautifully framed, plain beautiful oil on canvas painting, 15" by 18" (23" by 25 1/2" framed), the subject figures in a country landscape, painted skillfully in true impressionist style, by listed French artist EUGENE CHAFFANEL (1860-1929). The artist is Benezit-listed, though biographical information seems to be scarce. He hailed from the Nancy region of western France, and seems to have made a trip to New York in 1887. Chaffanel painted landscape, genre, and portraits. He exhibited at t...

Original oil painting on canvas by Henri D'Estienne (France, 1872-1949), of a Mediterranean vista, circa 1900-1910. Signed by the artist l.l. 25" by 29" in its original frame. Henri D'Estienne was a student of Jean-Leon Gerome, and is mainly known for his Orientalist paintings. His works are held in a number of museums, including the Musee d'Orsay. Provenance: this painting was one of the 200 plus works sold at auction in Paris in 1998 by Gros and Delettrez, when the artist's studio was liq...

Large oil painting on canvas by Pierre-Ernest Ballue (France, 1855-1928). In beautiful condition and with original frame. Signed "Pierre Ballue" l.r. 21" by 28", 31" by 38" with frame. Pierre-Ernest Ballue was an important painter affiliated with the Barbizon School.

French School, Late 19th/early 20th Century

Young Girl with Paper Dolls

Oil-on-canvas, Unsigned

Oval: 19” x 14 ¼”
Frame: 25 ½” x 20 ¾”

This charming study of a young girl intent on cutting out paper dolls is reminiscent of works by Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt and Pierre-Auguste Renoir (his earlier works). She is beautifully captured with her rosebud lips, her hair tied up in a bow, a lacy pinafore over her navy dress and stockinged legs ...

A fine portrait of a lovely young girl, oil on canvas, 14" by 10 1/2", unframed, signed at upper left by listed French artist MAURICE JACQUET (1877-). Jacquet seems to have painted mainly portraits of young women, but a few landscapes are known. This work has just been cleaned and relined, as when found it had a very dry blanched unstable surface, and some loss areas. Before lining, the restorer took photos of the canvas stencil on the reverse, which was of the house of Blanchet, 38 Rue Bonap...

A charming, whimsical, beautifully painted oil on canvas painting of a brown-robed man of the church in a spring forest setting minding a pig, while a vision of loveliness, a nude young female, appears at right. The work is unsigned but most certainly would have been painted by a listed artist, I would think around the year 1910. The piece is unframed and measures 21 1/2" by 18". The condition is generally good though a cleaning and varnish would be greatly enhancing, the surface now being dr...