Seated Lady with Flowered Hat (in the style of Jean-Pierre Cassigneul)
Original painting or high-quality decorative print on paper or board • Manner of Jean-Pierre Cassigneul or contemporary artist influenced by the School of Paris
Style & Movement
Neo-Fauvism / Belle Époque Revival / School of Paris
Medium & Technique
Oil or acrylic painting, likely executed with flat color fields and soft contours
Creation Period
Late 20th Century to early 21st Century
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 16 inches; Portrait orientation
Subject Description
A fashionable woman in a wide-brimmed black hat adorned with red flowers sits in a red-backed chair. To her side is a floral arrangement in a vase. The subject captures a nostalgic, elegant Parisian atmosphere typical of mid-century figurative art.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; appears housed in a modern wood frame with a gold fillet, showing no immediate signs of significant damage.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 (if a reproduction or minor contemporary work)
Auction Estimate
$100 - $300
Provenance History
Likely residential or gallery acquisition; no visible labels or stamps on the front view.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the late 20th-century trend of reviving early 20th-century French figurative aesthetics, emphasizing domestic elegance and feminine fashion over formal abstraction.
Notable Features
The elongated neck and simplified facial features are highly characteristic of the 'Cassigneul' style, designed for atmospheric decorative appeal.
Condition Issues
Possible light-induced fading if displayed in direct sunlight; slight blurring of details suggests it may be a decorative lithograph rather than an original oil.
Conservation Recommendations
Protect from direct UV light; ensure acid-free matting if reframing; maintain stable humidity levels.