Parisian Seine with Barges and Notre-Dame
Painting on canvas • Attributed to an unknown European or American mid-century artist working in a Parisian landscape style
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern / Post-Impressionist revival
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, heavily textured impasto technique utilizing thick palette knife and brush applications
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th century
Dimensions & Format
Small square format, approximately 10 x 10 inches or 12 x 12 inches (canvas size)
Subject Description
An urban landscape depicting the River Seine in Paris, featuring moored barges, classic stone bridges, and the distant silhouette of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The composition emphasizes thick textural layers and muted tonal palettes with blue and earthy hues.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good overall condition, showing standard surface grime and minor frame rubbing, set in an ornate carved and beaded gilded frame bearing an auction lot label (1226).
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $300
Auction Estimate
$100 - $200
Provenance History
Acquired from an online estate auction (hibid.com lot 1226); likely part of a regional private collection before entering the secondary auction market.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the enduring commercial and amateur appeal of Parisian plein-air and post-impressionist landscape painting traditions popular among mid-20th-century tourists and regional collectors.
Notable Features
Heavy, sculptural impasto texture creating strong dimensionality, an auction inventory tag affixed directly to the lower frame molding, and a signature-like mark in the lower right corner.
Condition Issues
Surface dust accumulation, slight canvas slackness, and minor wear to the decorative gilded frame.
Conservation Recommendations
Light surface cleaning with a dry soft brush; maintain in stable relative humidity and room temperature away from direct sunlight; the frame is structurally sound but could benefit from minor touch-ups.