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A moody and atmospheric maritime scene depicting fishing vessels on open water, with dramatic storm clouds and a rocky coastline …
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A moody and atmospheric maritime scene depicting fishing vessels on open water, with dramatic storm clouds and a rocky coastline in the distance. Painted in oil on canvas, hand-tacked to a wood strainer — a common practice for plein air work of the period. Signed lower right, reading as either "Béraud" or "Biraud" (spelling uncertain due to wear and craquelure crossing the mark). The piece has been recently set in an ornate silver-toned frame with scrollwork and geometric relief detailing, and the muted palette of greys, browns, and greens captures the restless energy of the French coast with confident, skilled brushwork.
Acquired from an antique dealer in Villefranche-sur-Mer, French Riviera.
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- Dimensions
- 14.25ʺW × 1.12ʺD × 11.12ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Seascape
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Oil Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Fine spiderweb craquelure throughout the painted surface, consistent with the canvas's age — this is expected on a period oil … moreFine spiderweb craquelure throughout the painted surface, consistent with the canvas's age — this is expected on a period oil painting and not a defect. There is a small fill/repair in the upper sky area, along with scattered minor paint loss flecks elsewhere. The varnish shows a warmer, more amber tone toward the center with a comparatively less-yellowed margin near the edges — consistent with the piece having spent significant time in an earlier frame, whose lip would have shielded that outer strip from the same light exposure and oxidation as the rest of the surface. The canvas remains securely tacked to its original wood strainer, with no tears, loose corners, or structural issues. The piece has been newly framed. Please review photos closely, including the close-up detail shots, before purchasing. less
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