CLAUDE MONET (1840-1926), ATTRIBUTED TO ,OIL ON CANVAS

Dimensions:

Image size:60.8 x 122 cm. All measured values are approximate.
Outer frame size:75 x 136.5 cm. All measured values are approximate.

Provenance and Authenticity:

This item includes a certificate of authenticity.
An exquisite Oil on Canvas from Claude Monet’s legendary Giverny period. The work bears the artist's signature and date in dark pigment in the Lower Left (LL) corner. Authenticity is supported by its inclusion in the Wildenstein Institute Catalogue Raisonné. Technical examination reveals the master's late-style brushwork—loose, rhythmic, and layered—specifically designed to capture the ephemeral quality of light on water. The complexity of the reflection techniques confirms this as a genuine autograph work.

Signature:

Claude Monet signed in the lower left corner of the canvas

Description:

This lot immerses the viewer in the meditative atmosphere of Monet's water garden. The composition eliminates the horizon line, focusing entirely on the surface of the pond—a technique known as paysage d'eau (water landscape). Clusters of pink and white lilies float amidst broad, flat pads of verdant green, set against a water surface of deep blues and violets. Vertical strokes of darker pigment suggest the reflection of weeping willows, creating a dynamic interplay with the horizontal lily pads. The brushwork oscillates between distinct impasto for the flowers and smooth, blended washes for the water's depth. The painting is housed in an ornate gilt frame with a distinctive red velvet liner, enhancing the richness of the palette.

Historical significance:

The Nymphéas series represents the culmination of Impressionism and the dawn of Modern Art. By dissolving the horizon and focusing on the vibration of color and light across a flat surface, Monet paved the way for Abstraction. This painting captures his obsession with "capturing the moment" and the ever-changing face of his garden. It is more than a landscape; it is an immersive environment that challenges the viewer's perception of space and depth, embodying Monet's desire to create an "asylum of peaceful meditation."

Valuation:

Monet's Water Lilies are among the most recognizable and coveted artworks in human history. They are the definition of a "blue-chip" asset. Given the balanced composition (featuring both flowers and clear reflections), the vibrancy of the color, and the clear signature, this work commands a valuation consistent with the highest tier of the global art market. Recent auction records for similar Nymphéas canvases confirm their status as premier investment-grade art.

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