Paris Street Scene — Vintage French Oil Painting, c. 1970s
Paris Street Scene — Vintage French Oil Painting, c. 1970s
Description
A wonderfully lively vintage French oil painting capturing the charm and energy of a bustling Parisian street. Dating to approximately the 1970s, this original oil is filled with the architectural details and everyday movement that make vintage Paris scenes so collectible.
The composition draws the eye upward from colorful storefronts, café awnings, and figures gathering along the street toward a soaring church spire in the distance. A French tricolor flying among the rooftops adds an unmistakable sense of place. Loose, expressive brushwork and areas of rich texture give the scene wonderful movement, while a palette of warm ochre, terracotta, cream, turquoise, burgundy, and muted gold creates the beautifully aged character of the work.
The painting is artist signed at the lower right and presented in an especially substantial frame. Deep reddish-brown wood tones are surrounded by an elaborate black and antiqued-gold foliate border, giving the relatively intimate painting tremendous presence on the wall. The dramatic frame feels almost architectural in its own right and beautifully complements the Old World Parisian subject.
Details: Original oil painting; France; circa 1970s; Paris street scene; artist signed; framed; one-of-a-kind vintage artwork.
Dimensions: 24"W x 3"D x 27"H
Vintage condition with age-appropriate patina and wear to the artwork and frame. Please refer to photographs for condition and details.
Shipping & Pickup: This piece qualifies for our $75 flat-rate Fragile Art Shipping within the contiguous United States and will be carefully packed to protect both the artwork and ornate frame during transit. Complimentary local pickup is also available at Belle Maison in Franklin, Tennessee.