Parisian Street Scene with Boulangerie and Restaurant
Oil painting on canvas • Attributed to a mid-century European school or studio painter working in a commercial post-Impressionist or Parisian street scene style, possibly after Antoine Blanchard or similar genre artists
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism / Mid-Century Commercial Realism
Medium & Technique
Oil paint applied with impasto and energetic brushwork, featuring textured layering and visible palette knife work
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th century, circa 1950s–1970s
Dimensions & Format
Vertical rectangular format, estimated approximately 24 x 36 inches (excluding frame)
Subject Description
A bustling Parisian street scene featuring classic multi-story Haussmann-style architecture, a 'Boulangerie' and 'Restaurant' storefront, pedestrians walking along a wet cobblestone street, and overhead tree branches filtering the daylight
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition overall with minor aging visible on the linen matting of the frame
Estimated Market Value
300 - 600 USD
Auction Estimate
200 - 400 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired through a commercial art gallery or decorative art market in the mid-to-late 20th century, standard domestic provenance
Art Historical Significance
Representative of popular mid-century commercial genre painting designed to capture the romanticized nostalgia of Parisian street life for the international art market
Notable Features
Charming textured impasto technique capturing reflections on wet pavement and legible storefront signage including 'Boulangerie'
Condition Issues
Slight surface dust and minor discoloration/spotting on the fabric liner of the frame
Conservation Recommendations
Surface cleaning of the canvas using a soft dry brush; the fabric liner may benefit from light professional cleaning or replacement if staining worsens