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Paris Street Scene with the Pont Neuf – Oil on Canvas by Merio Ameglio
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Paris Street Scene with the Pont Neuf – Oil on Canvas by Merio Ameglio

1920 - 1940
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An atmospheric oil on canvas laid on board depicting a lively Parisian street scene near the Pont Neuf, with the Equestrian Statue of Henry IV visible within the composition. The work is by Merio Ameglio, well known for his romanticised views of Paris painted during the mid 20th century.

The scene captures the charm of the city at dusk, street lamps casting a warm golden glow across rain-swept pavements. Elegantly dressed figures stroll along the boulevard, while a flower seller and passing carriage animate the foreground. Reflections shimmer across the ground, and the distant monument provides architectural structure and a strong sense of place.

Signed lower right, the painting dates to the mid 20th century, circa 1940s–1950s, a period for which Ameglio’s Parisian scenes are particularly sought after. The canvas is presented in a complementary gilt frame that enhances the warmth and tonal richness of the composition.

A decorative and evocative Parisian cityscape, ideal for collectors of European mid-century painting or interiors seeking a classic and atmospheric view of the French capital.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Paris Cityscape Oil Painting to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198639
Dealers Internal Reference
C2730
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An atmospheric oil on canvas laid on board depicting a lively Parisian street scene near the Pont Neuf, with the Equestrian Statue of Henry IV visible within the composition.
The work is by Merio Ameglio, well known for his romanticised views of Paris painted during the mid 20th century.
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fig 1. An impressionist oil painting depicting a rainy Parisian street near the Pont Neuf with figures and gas lamps, presented in a moulded gilt frame.
fig 1. Paris Street Scene with the Pont Neuf – Oil on Canvas by Merio Ameglio

The scene captures the charm of the city at dusk, street lamps casting a warm golden glow across rain-swept pavements. Elegantly dressed figures stroll along the boulevard, while a flower seller and passing carriage animate the foreground. Reflections shimmer across the ground, and the distant monument provides architectural structure and a strong sense of place.

fig 2. An impressionist oil painting depicting a rainy Parisian street near the Pont Neuf with figures and gas lamps, presented in a moulded gilt frame.
fig 2. Paris Street Scene with the Pont Neuf – Oil on Canvas by Merio Ameglio

Signed lower right, the painting dates to the mid 20th century, circa 1940s–1950s, a period for which Ameglio’s Parisian scenes are particularly sought after. The canvas is presented in a complementary gilt frame that enhances the warmth and tonal richness of the composition.

A decorative and evocative Parisian cityscape, ideal for collectors of European mid-century painting or interiors seeking a classic and atmospheric view of the French capital.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Paris Cityscape Oil Painting to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198639
Dealers Internal Ref
C2730
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Archive I An impressionist oil painting depicting a rainy Parisian street near the Pont Neuf with figures and gas lamps, presented in a moulded gilt frame.

Paris Street Scene with the Pont Neuf – Oil on Canvas by Merio Ameglio

Archive II An impressionist oil painting depicting a rainy Parisian street near the Pont Neuf with figures and gas lamps, presented in a moulded gilt frame. View II
Archive III An impressionist oil painting depicting a rainy Parisian street near the Pont Neuf with figures and gas lamps, presented in a moulded gilt frame. View III
Archive IV An impressionist oil painting depicting a rainy Parisian street near the Pont Neuf with figures and gas lamps, presented in a moulded gilt frame. View IV
Archive V An impressionist oil painting depicting a rainy Parisian street near the Pont Neuf with figures and gas lamps, presented in a moulded gilt frame. View V
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An impressionist oil painting depicting a rainy Parisian street near the Pont Neuf with figures and gas lamps, presented in a moulded gilt frame.
Paris Street Scene with the Pont Neuf – Oil on Canvas by Merio Ameglio
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An impressionist oil painting depicting a rainy Parisian street near the Pont Neuf with figures and gas lamps, presented in a moulded gilt frame.
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Cityscape paintings of this era frequently focused on urban modernization, landmark architecture, and daily life along public thoroughfares. Artists employed Impressionist and Post-Impressionist techniques, utilising loose brushwork and vibrant colour choices to capture atmospheric lighting, wet pavements, and street movement.

Artists traditionally applied oil-based pigments onto stretched linen or cotton canvas secured to wooden stretcher bars. Frames were commonly crafted from moulded timber finished with leaf gilding, gesso, or painted distressing to complement the artwork.

Authentic oil paintings display natural aging characteristics such as fine surface craquelure, consistent hand-applied impasto, and genuine artist signatures near the lower margins. Examining the canvas reverse for age-appropriate darkening, period stretcher construction, and framer labels also aids authentication.

Position the framed painting at eye level above key furniture pieces, such as a sideboard or mantelpiece, to create a focal point. Contrast classic gilded frames against neutral, contemporary walls, and use picture lighting with high colour rendering to highlight textural brushwork.

Display oil paintings away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading. Dust the surface lightly with a clean, soft-bristled brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or chemical polishes, and consult a professional conservator for varnish restoration.
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