Claude Venard
(French, 1913-1999)

"Paysage Urbain au Bord de L'eau"

oil on canvas
signed lower left, and "Galerie Felix Vercel, New York-Paris" stamps en verso.
Framed.
38-1/2" x 51", framed 46-1/2" x 59"

Provenance: Galerie Felix Vercel, New York and Paris; Private collection, Houston, Texas.

No signs of past restorations. Craquelure pattern visible. Toning of the varnish layer particularly visible in upper third (sky) and drip-like yellow toning/accretions scattered in the lower areas of canvas. Whitish, spray-like areas by lower edges and lower center appear to be hand of the artist. Some small areas of canvas visible but most likely hand of the artist. In general, due to paint application and technique, difficult to discern losses vs. intent. Frame with surface marks, nicks and abrasions and yellowing of the linen liner.