Andre Vignoles (French, 1920-2017) rectangular oil on canvas painting titled "L'Etang Aux Chenes en Automne," (The Pond at Chenes in Autumn). Depicts a large house or other building situated behind a grove of trees, their autumn foliage reflected in a pond in the foreground. Signed "A. Vignoles" lower right. Several inscriptions and marks en verso: top left stretcher "EKTA Catalogue"; stamp on canvas top left left "Couleurs Toiles Extra Fine Lucien LeFebvre..."; Center top stretcher "C77225"; top right stretcher "WF Paris"; right top canvas "L'Etang Aux Chenes en Automne Andre Vignole". Gilt metal placard with artist's name, affixed lower center of frame. Housed in a carved gilt wood frame with linen and gilt rabbet edge. Sight - 50 1/2" H x 63" W. Framed - 58 1/2" H x 71" W. Biography: Andre Vignoles, who died earlier this year, studied painting in Paris during the 1940s. He frequently submitted his works to the Salon d'Automne, where he was a member of the Council. He also exhibited works in Paris in the 1950s at the Salon au Jeunes Peintres. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

Painting in overall excellent condition. Some gold accretions along top edge of frame (possibly tiny drops of wall paint). Black light reveals no alterations or inpainting.