Adolphe Monticelli (1824–1886), Signed Oil on Canvas, Three Ladies in a Park & Expert Certificate

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Original signed oil on canvas, quintessential work by the French Romantic master and major precursor to Impressionism. Exquisite impasto texture, … Read more Original signed oil on canvas, quintessential work by the French Romantic master and major precursor to Impressionism. Exquisite impasto texture, radiant palette of golds, reds, greens and blues, luminous atmosphere capturing three elegantly attired ladies in animated conversation within a verdant park—swirling foliage, dappled light, poetic movement.

Monticelli directly inspired Cézanne (joint plein-air painting in Provence) and profoundly shaped Vincent van Gogh, who embraced his thick impasto, vivid colors, and expressive freedom—van Gogh considered himself Monticelli’s artistic heir.

Official Expert Appraisal Certificate Included:
Issued by Janez Mesesnel, respected Ljubljana specialist in antique paintings (Vogošina 4, Ljubljana), dated 23 January 2015:
Confirms full attribution to Adolphe Monticelli.

Estimated market value (2015): €18,000 – described as “of great value” and “a piece for the true connoisseur!”.

Note: The first and last name of the previous owner have been covered on the certificate to protect personal data. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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