French School Art

Godchaux. Huile sur panneau, paysage animé. XIXe Quelques manques de matière Encadrement en bois stuqué et doré Dimensions cadre : 31 x 48,5 cm Vue : 17,5 x 35 cm

Pair of Antique French landscapes in their original frames. These wonderful old Barbizon style French landscapes are incredibly authentic. Each depicts a woman walking through a co...

Very beautiful old artwork of the end of the 18th century ,after Jean Baptiste Oudry " Loup pris au piege ", an example of which is exhibited at th...

Turkish Horse by Antoine-Louis BARYE (1796-1875) "Cheval turc, antérieur gauche levé, terrasse carrée" Bronze with a nuanced dark green patina signed "Barye" on the base cast by "F....

This charming mid-19th-century oil painting by French artist Théophile Emmanuel Duverger (1821-1886) depicts a young woman preparing a chil...

'Fille de Fleur de Concarneau' by François-Alfred Delobbe (1835-1920). The painting – which depicts a girl selling peonies in Concarneau on the coast of Brittany in North-West Franc...

Large vintage interior oil painting of a vignette and chair by French artist Marie Berton-Maire, signed in the lower right and most likely in its original frame. This is a wonderfu...

"Oil On Canvas Portrait Of The Eighteenth Century Entourage De Largilliere Unframed" 18th Century French School, Surroundings of Nicolas de Largilliere Presumed portrait of Pierre C...

School of the second half of the 19th century Pen and wash drawing 21 x 27.5 cm Inscription on the verso "Champigny rue St Jean"

Important pocket-tray with sea gods by Gustave MICHEL (1851-1924) A very fine bronze group with a gilded patina signed on the side of the base "G. Michel" cast by "Siot-Decauville ...

Charles REVEL Lyon, 1829 – around 1880 Oil on wooden panel 32.5 x 24.5 cm (38 x 30 cm with the frame) Signed lower left “Ch. Revel” Charles Revel is a painter born in Lyon who studie...

Emile WAUTERS Bruxelles 1846 - Paris 1933 Autoportrait Vers 1880-1890 Fusain sur papier fort Signé en bas à droite 24 x 17 cm feuille 39 x 33 cm cadre Bon état Emile Wauters, né à ...

François de TROY (Toulouse, 1645 – Paris, 1730) Portrait of Paul Etienne Brunet d'Evry (1653-1717) Oil on canvas H. 133 cm; L. 98 cm (Frame: H. 155 cm; L. 120 cm) Provenance: Remain...

Work on canvas Molded frame in wood and gilded plaster 62 x 53 x 4.5 cm

Early 19th century. Fantasy landscape with a pyramid and sphinx on a pedestal in the spirit of the architectural capriccios of Huber Robert. Oil on cardboard. In an original antique ...

Old oil on canvas glued on cardboard French school of the late 18th century, bearer fagot in a wooded landscape. Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes studied painting at the Royal Academy of...

Portrait of Prince Impérial Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (1856-1879), son of Emperor Napoléon III by Prosper D'EPINAY (1836-1914) A rare and very fine portrait sculpted in white Carrara...

French school from the beginning of the 19th century (Entourage of Pierre-Henri de VALENCIENNES) Pencil on paper 22 x 33 cm (46 x 53 cm with the frame) Label on the back with an attr...

French school from the beginning of the 19th century (Entourage of Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes) Pencil on paper 26 x 33 cm (46 x 53 cm with the frame) Label on the back with an attr...

Work on paper Gilded wooden frame with glass window 42.5 x 51 x 2.5 cm

Edmond YON (Montmartre 1841 – Paris 1897) Riverbank with birds Oil on canvas H. 79.5 cm; L. 130 cm Signed lower right and dated 1876 Original frame Exhibition: 1876, Salon des Artis...

Coming from the workshops of Pierre Carron and Pierre Faure at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris at the end of the 1970s, Didier Piketty then headed to Casa Velázquez in Madrid in 19...

French school from the beginning of the 19th century Wash drawing 25.5 x 32.5 cm

Coming from the workshops of Pierre Carron and Pierre Faure at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris at the end of the 1970s, Didier Piketty then headed to Casa Velázquez in Madrid in 19...

Circle of Xavier LEPRINCE (Paris 1799 - Nice 1826) Picnic in the forest Oil on canvas H. 36 cm; L. 26 cm This picnic scene places us around 1825/35, which makes it a rare representa...

A good antique miniature French School oil on panel painting, a post battle cavalry scene, James Alexander Walker (1831-1898), British, circa 1875. The painting depicts two French cavalry officers riding through a rural landscape, each on horseback, one is evidently wounded and is being supported by the other. The painting is signed to the verso of the walnut panel it is painted on and titled "Hors de Combat", meaning out of combat due to injury. Walker's auction record for a painting was at Christies London, for more than $191,000 in 2007. The painting is housed in the original ebonized frame with gilded Fleur de Lis decoration, condition is good, unrestored antique condition and ready to hang. James Alexander-Walker (1831 – 1898), was a British painter of French descent for his battle scenes. He was born in Calcutta, but from 1871 he lived in Paris where he made historical scenes of soldiers. He died in Paris...

Claude Aimé Charles QUINSAC (Bordeaux, 1811 – around 1879) The Procession of Rogations in Fronsac Oil on canvas with oval view H. 54.7 cm; L. 63.6 cm Signed below in the motif and da...

Born in Nantes into a family of artists, Stéphanie Billarant joined the city’s music conservatory from an early age, while completing her dance training. These disciplines will make ...

Born in Nantes into a family of artists, Stéphanie Billarant joined the city’s music conservatory from an early age, while completing her dance training. These disciplines will make ...

Coming from the workshops of Pierre Carron and Pierre Faure at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris at the end of the 1970s, Didier Piketty then headed to Casa Velázquez in Madrid in 19...

Work on canvas Golden wooden frame 63.5 x 113.5 x 5 cm

Triste Os (Sad Bones) Color etching and aquatint on Montval laid paper, 1934 Monogrammed and dated in the plate (see photo) Edition: 250 References And Exhibitions: Plate 8 from the ...

Work on canvas

Walking deer N.2 by Antoine-Louis BARYE (1796-1875) Bronze with a dark greenish brown patina signed on the base "Barye" old cast probably by Brame France circa 1880 height 16,4 cm...

François-Edme RICOIS (Courtalain, 1795 - Mareil-Marly, 1881) View of Châteaudun Oil on canvas H. 65 cm; W. 98 cm Signed and dated lower center 1860 François-Edme Ricois although bor...

Isidore Pils Paris 1813 – 1875 Douarnenez Portrait of a Man in his Study Oil on canvas 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches Framed: 16 x 14 inches Provenance: Private Collection, Florida Isi...

"Collection Of The Most Rare Birds" - Hand Colored Engraving Collection of the Most Rare Birds Drawn and Engraved From Life, A Natural and Rational Histor...

‘The Enchantress’ by Nathaniel Sichel (1843-1907). This large fine 19th century oil on canvas, depicting a dark-haired beauty wearing a crown of holly, is signed by the artist and ha...

Ducks by Josette HEBERT-COEFFIN (1906-1973) Sculpture made in stone signed on the base "J. H. Coëffin" France circa 1930 height 10 cm width 16,5 cm depth 14,1 cm Biography : Jose...

"Three Herons" - Hand Watercolor Engraving "Three Herons" from a collection of the Most Rare Birds Drawn and Engraved From Life, A Natural and Rational History of the Different Bird...

Cormorant by Auguste TREMONT (1892-1980) Rare bronze with a black patina signed at the bottom of the base "A. Tremont" old cast by "C. Valsuani, cire perdue" (with the foundry stamp...

Work on canvas

En bouche qui fut fraîche, goût de fiel (In the mouth that was once fresh, the taste of bitterness) Aquatint, drypoint, roulette and burnishing over heliogravure, 1922 Unsigned as ...

Pierre-Marie POISSON (1876-1953) The Comedy Bronze sculpture with black patina signed on the base "P. Poisson" Cast by Valsuani (with the foundry stamp) Raised on a stone base Fra...

Antique Birds - 17th Century Hand Watercolored Etching Antique Birds, from a collection of the Most Rare Birds Drawn and Engraved From Life, A Natural and Rational History of the Di...

Impressive cast iron sculpture titled "Polymnie," Tusey Foundry, late 19th century. In modern times Tusey, a village in the Meuse, was best known for its renowned foundry. The found...

‘Young Beauty holding a Red Rose’ by Étienne Adolphe Piot (1831-1910). The painting is signed by the artist and hangs in a fine quality gold metal leaf frame. Academy Fine Paintings...

‘La Couronne de Marguerite’ by Édouard-Louis-Lucien Cabane (1857-1942). The painting – which depicts a young French beauty wearing a crown of daisies – is signed by the artist and ...

Nicolas Félix ESCALIER Paris, 1843 – Paris, 1920 Aquarelle Cachet de l'atelier en bas à gauche 26 x 36 cm (38,5 x 51,5 cm avec le cadre) Cadre XIXe en pitchpin Nicolas Félix Escalier a étudié la peinture auprès de Louis Jules André...

Antique, late 1800's oil portrait of a woman peeling potatoes by French artist, Marie Petit/Marie Adrien Lavieille (1852-1911). This is a wonderful old painting by an accomplished f...

Large still life oil painting by French artist, Constantin Font signed in the lower left. This very attractive oil on canvas hails from the 1930's. A composition that is perfecti...

Young woman seated with drapery by Pierre-Marie POISSON (1876-1953) Bronze sculpture with nuanced green patina signed on the base "P. Poisson" old cast France circa 1935-40 height 21,5 cm length 24,5 cm depth 11 cm Biography : Pierre-Marie Poisson (1876-1953) was a French sculptor and medalist. He studied sculpture at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse from 1893 to 1896, where he trained in plaster works. He completed this teaching in the Barrias studio in Paris. He began to exhibit his works in 1899 at the Society of French Artists and in 1907 obtained a medal of honor at the Salon as well as an allowance to reside at the villa Abd-el-Tif in Algiers where he designed and produced the decorations. He returned there regularly until 1914. After the Great War, Poisson collaborated with the Compagnie des Arts Français with Süe and Mare. In 1922 the city of Niort commissioned Poisson a war memorial located on the esplanade of the keep. Poisson created the monument to the dead in Le Havre in 1925, considered his masterpiece. He participated in various decorative works : lounge of the Paquebot...

Antoine-Louis BARYE (1796-1875) Pair of Candlesticks Pair of neo-Greek candlesticks Bronze with a dark patina signed on the underside "Barye" Old cast France circa 1890 height 27 c...

Portrait of Albert Dubarry by Léon-Ernest DRIVIER (1878-1951) Bronze with a nuanced greenish dark brown patina signed "Drivier" cast by "Montagutelli, Paris, cire perdue" (with the ...

Work on canvas Golden wooden frame 59 x 50 x 5.5 cm

The Kiss also named "Nymph and Faun" by Jules DALOU (1838-1902) A bronze group with a black patina Signé "Dalou" A very fine cast by "A.A. Hébrard" (with the foundry stamp) The ca...

An engraving on paper by Charles Louis Balzac, "DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Koum Omboû (Ombos) Vue du Grand Temple". (ANTIQUITES, volume I, planche 40). Archivally matted to 24" x 30"....

Torso of a Woman by Marcel GIMOND (1894-1961) Avery fine nuanced brown chamotte sandstone sculpture raised on a dark grey marble base signed on the arm with the monogram "MG" for Marcel Gimond inscribed with the monogram "GS" for Georges Serré stamped by the galerie Rouard France 1927 total height 50 cm width 20,5 cm depth 20 cm After a model by Marcel Gimond, this bust was made in 1927 by Georges Serré at the Manufacture de Sèvres, sold exclusively by the Rouard Gallery, and exhibited the same year at the Paris Fall Fair (Salon d'Automne). Reproduced in "Sculpteurs nouveaux, Marcel Gimond", Paul Fierens, Nrf, 1930, cover. Biographies : Marcel Gimond (1894-1961) was a French sculptor. He studied in Lyon, then at the School of Fine Arts in Lyon where he graduated in 1917. Finally he arrived in Paris the same year and settled in Marly-Le-Roi. Student of Aristide Maillol, he also met Raoul Dufy and Auguste Renoir. Gimond worked with Maillol until 1920, and left him to settle in Paris and regain his independence. He then moved into Renoir's former studio, made available by Jean Renoir. He exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d'Automne in 1922. In 1940, Gimond left Paris to settle in the South zone, in Lyon, then in Aix en Provence; He spent his summers at Saint-Félicien, at the house of poet Charles Forot. At the Liberation, in 1944, he returned to Paris and his workshop rue Ordener, he left only a few months before his death. From 1946 to 1960, he directed a workshop at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Marcel Gimond was known for his busts of political and artistic personalities. He also owed two bas-reliefs located in the lobby of the newspaper "L'Humanité", in tribute to Marcel Cachin and Gabriel Péri. Georges Serré (1889-1956) was a French ceramist. He worked at the Sèvres factory until 1914, when he was mobilized to go to war. He then went to Indochina where he taught ceramics at the art school of Bien-hoa for five years. On his return to France, he moved to Sèvres, rue Brongniart, but encountered difficulties in producing his works, until the intervention of the ceramist Emile Decoeur who obtained him help to build an oven for firing his ceramics. It was Georges Rouard and his gallery located on avenue de l'Opéra in Paris, who had noticed him at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts of 1925, which presented him during his "exhibitions of contemporary French artisans". Georges Serré's taste for these sandstones came to him, among other things, from Khmer sculptures...