Description
A bold and architectural vintage oil painting of the Venetian lagoon. This piece is defined by its aggressive and masterful use of impasto-the oil paint stands off the canvas in thick, structural ridges, catching the light and adding immense depth to the room. The color palette blends cool teals and watery blues with warm ochres and vibrant reds on the sails.
Created by French artist L. Lefevre (biographical label on reverse), this piece embodies the gritty, textured aesthetic popular in 1960s European modernist decor. It arrives in a simple gallery slat frame that allows the texture of the art to take center stage.
Painting: Very Good Vintage Condition. The heavy impasto is intact. There appears to be some natural aging and perhaps minor dust settling in the deep grooves of the paint (visible in close-ups), which is standard for this technique. Colors remain vibrant.
Frame: Good Vintage Condition. The simple wood slat frame shows age-appropriate wear, potentially some scuffs or minor separation at the corners, but retains its structural integrity.
Back: Canvas shows oxidation (browning) consistent with age. The Spanish gallery label is a significant provenance.
A Friendly Note on Vintage and Antique items: You are purchasing a treasured piece of history! Our antique items are not factory new; minor wear, patina loss, light scratches, or slight trim fading are normal and desirable signs of being well-loved and used across decades or centuries. We strive to describe and photograph every item as accurately as possible. Please examine all photos and dimensions closely before purchase. Your satisfaction is paramount.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Painting: Very Good Vintage Condition. The heavy impasto is intact. There appears to be some natural aging and perhaps minor dust settling in the deep grooves of the paint (visible in close-ups), which is standard for this technique. Colors remain vibrant.
Frame: Good Vintage Condition. The simple wood slat frame shows age-appropriate wear, potentially some scuffs or minor separation at the corners, but retains its structural integrity.
Back: Canvas shows oxidation (browning) consistent with age. The Spanish gallery label is a significant value-add for provenance.
Origin:
France
Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Oil Paint
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: France
Art Subjects: Abstract, Cityscape, Architecture
Frame Type: Framed
Created by French artist L. Lefevre (biographical label on reverse), this piece embodies the gritty, textured aesthetic popular in 1960s European modernist decor. It arrives in a simple gallery slat frame that allows the texture of the art to take center stage.
Painting: Very Good Vintage Condition. The heavy impasto is intact. There appears to be some natural aging and perhaps minor dust settling in the deep grooves of the paint (visible in close-ups), which is standard for this technique. Colors remain vibrant.
Frame: Good Vintage Condition. The simple wood slat frame shows age-appropriate wear, potentially some scuffs or minor separation at the corners, but retains its structural integrity.
Back: Canvas shows oxidation (browning) consistent with age. The Spanish gallery label is a significant provenance.
A Friendly Note on Vintage and Antique items: You are purchasing a treasured piece of history! Our antique items are not factory new; minor wear, patina loss, light scratches, or slight trim fading are normal and desirable signs of being well-loved and used across decades or centuries. We strive to describe and photograph every item as accurately as possible. Please examine all photos and dimensions closely before purchase. Your satisfaction is paramount.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Painting: Very Good Vintage Condition. The heavy impasto is intact. There appears to be some natural aging and perhaps minor dust settling in the deep grooves of the paint (visible in close-ups), which is standard for this technique. Colors remain vibrant.
Frame: Good Vintage Condition. The simple wood slat frame shows age-appropriate wear, potentially some scuffs or minor separation at the corners, but retains its structural integrity.
Back: Canvas shows oxidation (browning) consistent with age. The Spanish gallery label is a significant value-add for provenance.
Origin:
France
Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Oil Paint
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: France
Art Subjects: Abstract, Cityscape, Architecture
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Painting: Very Good Vintage Condition. The heavy impasto is intact. There appears to be some natural aging and perhaps minor dust settling in the deep grooves of the paint (visible in close-ups), which is standard for this technique. Colors remain vibrant.
Frame: Good Vintage Condition. The simple wood slat frame shows age-appropriate wear, potentially some scuffs or minor separation at the corners, but retains its structural integrity.
Back: Canvas shows oxidation (browning) consistent with age. The Spanish gallery label is a significant value-add for provenance.
Frame: Good Vintage Condition. The simple wood slat frame shows age-appropriate wear, potentially some scuffs or minor separation at the corners, but retains its structural integrity.
Back: Canvas shows oxidation (browning) consistent with age. The Spanish gallery label is a significant value-add for provenance.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
25 x 37 x 1.5 in
1960s French Modernist Heavily Textured Impasto Painting of Venice
Estimate $360-$740
Starting Bid
$180
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