River Landscape with Buildings at Dusk
Painting on small-scale panel or board • Unknown artist; possibly French or European School operating in a Post-Impressionistic or Barbizon-adjacent style
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism / Plein Air Landscape
Medium & Technique
Oil on panel or board with loose, impressionistic brushwork and wet-on-wet application
Creation Period
Late 19th to Early 20th Century (circa 1890-1920)
Dimensions & Format
Small cabinet-sized landscape; approximately 15cm x 20cm (sight) within a larger decorative gilt frame
Subject Description
A tranquil river scene featuring a waterway in the foreground reflecting a pale sky. Structures resembling tenements or factories line the right bank, with slender trees in the middle distance. The palette suggests early morning or late evening light.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing age-related surface grime and minor frame gilding losses
Estimated Market Value
$500 - $1,200 USD
Auction Estimate
$300 - $600 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; note that the owner's description regarding Schedoni/Correggio does not match the visual evidence of this modern landscape
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of late 19th-century atmospheric landscape studies, likely produced by a minor master or skilled student practicing plein air techniques popularized by the Impressionists.
Notable Features
The contrast between the thick, gestural strokes of the trees and the smooth, reflective water; housed in a high-relief 19th-century style gilt frame which may exceed the value of the painting itself
Condition Issues
Visible craquelure in heavier impasto areas; slight yellowing of varnish; minor abrasions to the outer gilt frame molding
Conservation Recommendations
Surface cleaning by a professional conservator; light varnish refreshment; check for stable mounting within the frame
Collector Notes
BARTOLOMEO SCHEDONI (FORMIGINE 1578-1615 PARMA) ALSO KNOWN AS SCHIDONE, AFTER ANTONIO ALLEGRI DA CORREGGIO (CORREGGIO 1489-1534), A LARGE 17TH CENTURY OIL ON CANVAS 'The Lamentation of Christ', framed. (sight 110.5cm × 149cm, frame 127cm × 165cm) Provenance: Christie's 6th January 1883. Lot 123 as SCHIDONE The Decent From The Cross, after Correggio