Louis Aime Japy, "Springtime", Oil on Canvas, Gilt Frame, Prov: Sotheby's NYC, Signed and Dated '78

A Large and Impressive work by Louis Japy with provenance from Sothebys NYC. This stunning piece is one of the largest and finest pieces done by this fine world renowned artist having set an auction record in Sotheby's in 2006, documented below. The whole set in a wonderfully finely conditioned gilt gold wooden frame.

Louis-Aime Japy was a French 19th Century painter who was born in 1840. Louis-Aime Japy's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from 3700 USD to 66,000 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 1998 the record price for this artist at auction is 66,000 USD for Springtime, sold at Sotheby's New York in 2006. Louis Aime Japy (1840-1916) was a French painter. He was born in Doubs and travelled to Paris where he became a pupil of Camille Corot and Francois-Louis Francais.[1] He is known for landscapes and fruit and flower still lifes. He died in Paris.

Exhibition History :
Paris, Salon , 1879, no 1631, (As Fin Avril ), illustrated
Provenance:
Louis-Aime Japy
Springtime
Sold Lot #191
oil on canvas
Unframed 52 3/4 by 73 in. (alt: 134 by185.4 cm.)
Framed 62 3/4 by 83

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD


Realized Price
66,000 USD

Auction Venue/Sale

Sotheby's New York
19th Century European Art
Sale Date

Oct 24, 2006


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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent
Like new or has never been used. Absolutely no scratches or wear. Has no structural issues and is in perfect condition.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Paint

Details:
Art Subjects: Landscape
Country of Origin: France
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent
Like new or has never been used. Absolutely no scratches or wear. Has no structural issues and is in perfect condition.