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Title: Fanch Lel; Impressionist Still Life of White Gladiolus Flowers in Plum Vase

Description: French Impressionist Horse Racing Scene at Marville Saint Malo by Fanch Lel By Fanch Les
Signed: Yes
Size: 13 x 16.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on cardboard, unframed
Condition: Good condition overall with minor surface handling marks and light wear to edges, consistent with its medium and vintage character. Painted on corrugated card, which adds visible texture and depth.
Provenance: All the paintings we have for sale by this artist have come from the artists estate and have had no previous owners at all.
Description: This dynamic French Impressionist painting by Fanch Lel captures the fast-paced energy of a horse race at Marville, near Saint-Malo. Painted in oil on corrugated card, the scene is filled with expressive motion as jockeys in colourful silks race forward on powerful brown horses across a pale green field. French flags flutter in the background, adding to the sense of festive excitement and national pride. The location, handwritten on the reverse as “Marville (St Malo),” refers to a commune in the Brittany region of northwestern France, historically known for its local racing traditions. The blurred movement of hooves and jockeys—combined with Lel’s free, gestural brushwork—conveys the adrenaline of the moment and captures the spirit of an outdoor sporting event. In the background, loosely rendered trees and fencing help frame the competition, while the layering of earthy tones and pale pastels creates atmosphere and depth. Lel’s technique is both spontaneous and suggestive, making the viewer feel immersed in the fleeting spectacle. This piece is ideal for collectors interested in equestrian art, sporting scenes, or French cultural life. It would also appeal to admirers of impressionist works that emphasize energy, movement, and local character. A compelling and rare subject within Lel’s body of work, this painting offers a vibrant slice of regional tradition.

Reserve: $547.00

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Fanch Lel; Impressionist Still Life of White Gladiolus Flowers in Plum Vase

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