Parisian Street Scene with Figures
Original oil painting on canvas • Signed 'L. Laugel' in the upper right quadrant. Likely executed by a listed European or American commercial artist working in a decorative Impressionist style.
Style & Movement
Decorative Impressionism / Post-Impressionism revival
Medium & Technique
Oil paint applied with heavy impasto and palette knife technique, creating textured surfaces and linear scraping effects.
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th century (circa 1960s-1980s)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated at 24 x 36 inches, rectangular landscape format presented vertically (or portrait orientation depending on hanging perspective; appears oriented vertically in the frame).
Subject Description
An aerial or perspective view of a bustling Parisian street scene featuring storefronts, including a 'BAR TABAC' sign, pedestrians walking along the sidewalk, trees, and glowing buildings rendered in warm earth tones contrasted with vibrant blues and greens.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good overall condition. The canvas appears stable, though there are visible surface scuffs, light scratching, and craquelure consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
300 - 600 USD
Auction Estimate
200 - 400 USD
Provenance History
Acquired through the secondary art market or estate collections; frame suggests mid-century framing conventions common in commercial galleries.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of mid-century commercial and decorative art produced for the tourist and domestic interior design market, capturing the romanticized ambiance of Parisian street life.
Notable Features
Heavy palette knife texture creating a strong sense of relief, vibrant use of contrasting blues against a warm amber-brown ground, and a decorative gilt-wood frame.
Condition Issues
Surface dust, minor craquelure in heavier impasto areas, and minor abrasions to the paint layer visible near the upper right and center.
Conservation Recommendations
Light surface cleaning with a soft brush. Keep away from direct sunlight and maintain stable relative humidity.