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19th Century French Oil on Canvas
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19th Century French Oil on Canvas

19th century
Description

A charming 19th century French oil on canvas in a decorative frame.

In good order with a few minor losses to the frame.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this French Cityscape Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1229571
Dealers Internal Reference
1826
Description
A charming 19th century French oil on canvas in a decorative frame.

In good order with a few minor losses to the frame.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this French Cityscape Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229571
Dealers Internal Ref
1826
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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A 19th-century French oil painting on canvas depicting a quiet canal town scene with stone buildings, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame with a white slip.
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Archive I A 19th-century French oil painting on canvas depicting a quiet canal town scene with stone buildings, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame with a white slip.

19th Century French Oil on Canvas

Archive II A 19th-century French oil painting on canvas depicting a quiet canal town scene with stone buildings, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame with a white slip. View II
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Archive IV A 19th-century French oil painting on canvas depicting a quiet canal town scene with stone buildings, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame with a white slip. View IV
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
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Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 195
Items Sold 729
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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A 19th-century French oil painting on canvas depicting a quiet canal town scene with stone buildings, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame with a white slip.
19th Century French Oil on Canvas
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A 19th-century French oil painting on canvas depicting a quiet canal town scene with stone buildings, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame with a white slip.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French School
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Wood, Gold Leaf, Gesso
  • ColourEarthy Brown
  • MotifsCanal cityscape, Arched stone bridge, Ornate gilded frame, Painted inner slip
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth century French school oil painting on canvas depicts a quiet canal cityscape featuring earthy brown stone buildings and an arched stone bridge beneath a pale sky. The artwork sits within a substantial wooden frame finished in gold leaf over gesso, embellished with relief carving and scrollwork mouldings along the outer edge, paired with a flat painted white inner slip. The piece measures 51 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. It remains in good order with a few minor losses to the gilded frame. Positioned in a home today, this canvas hangs suitably above a sideboard or console table in a living room, dining room, or hallway. The muted colour palette and classical French chateau design vibe complement traditional or rustic interior schemes without overwhelming surrounding wall space.

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During the 19th century, French landscape art shifted from classical idealised compositions towards realistic depictions of everyday architectural views, urban canals, and regional townscapes, focusing on natural light and structural perspective.

Artists typically used oil-based pigments applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas. The paintings were commonly housed in carved wooden frames finished with gesso and gold leaf gilding, sometimes featuring a painted wood inner slip.

Authentic period pieces often exhibit natural surface craquelure, age-related oxidation on the reverse of the canvas, original wooden stretcher bars, and hand-carved or moulded gesso frame details.

Position the artwork above a contemporary console table or fireplace mantel to create a focal point, pairing historical depth and carved textures with clean-lined modern furniture.

Dust the frame and canvas surface lightly with a dry, soft-bristled brush. Avoid liquid cleaners or moisture, keep the piece away from direct sunlight, and consult a professional restorer for cleaning or re-varnishing.
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