Montmartre Street Scene with Sacré-Cœur
Limited edition print (lithograph or serigraph) on paper • Signed J. Picot in the lower right, representing a mid-century decorative artist or printmaker associated with Parisian street scenes
Style & Movement
Mid-Century School of Paris / Post-Impressionist style
Medium & Technique
Color printmaking technique, likely offset lithography or color serigraph, reproducing a vibrant watercolor or gouache painting
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th century (circa 1950s-1970s)
Dimensions & Format
Horizontal landscape format; estimated print area approximately 16 x 20 inches within mat and frame
Subject Description
A bustling Parisian street scene in Montmartre, looking up a sloping cobblestone street toward the distant white domes of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica under a dramatic, cloudy purple-grey sky. Figures with umbrellas walk along storefronts, cafes, and parked cars, evoking a rainy day in Paris.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good condition. Colors remain bright and saturated, paper is clean with no obvious foxing, tears, or major fading visible within the frame window.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $300
Auction Estimate
$100 - $200
Provenance History
Acquired through the secondary art market or a retail gallery framing shop, indicated by the professional custom framing and blue matboard, numbered edition lower left (111/700).
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the mid-20th-century commercial market for accessible Parisian topographical prints, catering to tourists and collectors of nostalgic European cityscapes.
Notable Features
Numbered in pencil at the lower left as '111/700' and signed 'J. Picot' in the lower right corner, denoting a limited edition print run.
Condition Issues
None immediately apparent from visual inspection; minor wear to the outer decorative gilded frame possible.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the inks. Ensure stable, low-humidity indoor environment to protect the paper and matboard.