Fanch Lel; French Canal Scene Oil Painting Of Whitewashed Buildings Gondolas And Reflection Auction
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Fanch Lel; French Canal Scene Oil Painting of Whitewashed Buildings Gondolas and Reflection
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  • Title: Fanch Lel; French Canal Scene Oil Painting of Whitewashed Buildings Gondolas and Reflection
  • Description: Title: Impressionist Castle on Lake at Sunset with Reflections and Soft Pastel Sky By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 17.75 x 21.5 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition with expressive texture throughout; minor surface wear and edge scuffing present. 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 romantic impressionist landscape by Fanch Lel features a grand château perched on the edge of a still lake, its turrets reflected in the gently rippling water below. Painted in a rich blend of dusky blues, lavender, apricot, and soft ivory, the piece captures the final light of day with dreamlike warmth. The castle’s classical French architecture—with twin spires, mullioned windows, and pale stone walls—rises confidently against a sky streaked with loose, expressive clouds. Lel’s soft brushwork and impasto texture bring a gentle movement to both the sky and water, while the warm glow across the stone suggests either golden hour or early twilight. Reflections shimmer subtly, diffused by broad strokes that suggest both time and stillness. This piece is a standout example of Lel’s mastery of mood and movement. Ideal for collectors of European castle landscapes, French romanticism, or vintage impressionist scenes that blend atmosphere and structure.

    Reserve: $456.00

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    Fanch Lel; French Canal Scene Oil Painting of Whitewashed Buildings Gondolas and Reflection

    Estimate $550-$700
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