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A richly expressive French figurative painting dating to the 1940s, discovered in a Paris estate and executed in oil on …
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A richly expressive French figurative painting dating to the 1940s, discovered in a Paris estate and executed in oil on board. The composition presents a group of abstracted figures rendered with fluid, gestural brushwork and confident line, characteristic of post-war French modernism and atelier-based figurative practice of the period.
The palette is warm and restrained—ochres, soft greys, muted blues, and earthen tones—allowing the figures to emerge organically from the surface. The artist employs a deliberately loose, sketch-like approach, balancing structure and spontaneity, with visible underdrawing and layered brushstrokes that lend depth and movement to the scene.
Though unsigned, the work displays a strong command of form and composition, aligning it with mid-century French figurative expressionism and studio paintings produced in Paris during and immediately following the war years.
The painting is presented in a custom Italian wood frame, finished in matte black with a refined gilt inner molding, offering a sophisticated contrast that enhances the artwork’s graphic quality while remaining timeless and architectural.
A compelling and decorative mid-century French painting with strong visual presence, ideal for collectors of European modernism or designers seeking an authentic, one-of-a-kind work with history, texture, and warmth.
Origin
France
Acquired from a Paris estate
Date
Circa 1940s
Medium
Oil on board
Frame
Custom Italian wood frame, black-stained with gilt inner edge
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- Dimensions
- 24ʺW × 1ʺD × 24ʺH
- Styles
- Figurative
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paint
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition, consistent with age. Minor surface wear and tonal variation inherent to oil on board from the period. … moreGood vintage condition, consistent with age. Minor surface wear and tonal variation inherent to oil on board from the period. The frame is in excellent condition. less
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