Voilier sur l'eau (Sailboat on the Water)
Painting on canvas (mounted on board or stretcher), framed • André Beronneau (signed lower right)
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism / Marine Art
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas. Employs Post-Impressionist techniques including broken brushwork, wet-on-wet application, and impasto highlights to capture light reflection on the water's surface.
Creation Period
Circa 1920-1940
Dimensions & Format
Unframed: 65cm x 45cm; Framed: 85cm x 75cm. Vertical portrait format.
Subject Description
The composition features a central white gaff-rigged sailboat drifting on calm, turquoise-toned water. A larger reflection is visible beneath the hull, and a faint second vessel appears in the upper right background. The narrative suggests a peaceful day at sea, emphasizing atmospheric light and the interaction of water and sky.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good. The paint layer appears stable with minor surface grime; the frame shows some aged patina and minor cracks consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
€1,200 - €2,500
Auction Estimate
€800 - €1,500
Provenance History
Likely acquired via European private collections. The signature 'André Beronneau' suggests French origin, typical of the artist's marine subjects often found in French estate sales and galleries.
Art Historical Significance
André Beronneau was a known French painter recognized for his luminous marine scenes and landscapes. This piece is a classic example of his ability to blend structural form with the fleeting light quality of the Impressionist tradition.
Notable Features
Features a prominent, authentic signature 'André Beronneau' in the lower right corner. Housed in a heavy, ornate Louis XV-style carved gesso frame which adds significant aesthetic value and historical context.
Condition Issues
Visible surface oxidation of the varnish (yellowing), localized fine craquelure in the impasto areas, and minor chips or wear to the gilded gesso on the ornate frame.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional surface cleaning to remove accumulated grime and yellowed varnish; inspection of the canvas tension; display in a climate-controlled environment away from direct UV light.
Collector Notes
Voilier sur l'eau (Sailboat on the Water) •Type Painting on canvas or board Medium Oil on canvas (or panel). Technique involves post-impressionist broken brushwork, wet-on-wet application, and impasto highlights to capture light reflection on water. Period Circa 1920-1940 Dimensions Approximately 85cm x 75cm framed and the painting unframed measures 65cm x 45cm cm (canvas size), presented in a vertical portrait format within an ornate