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French Paris Street Scene, Notre Dame Cathedral, Antique Oil by Francois Gall's Maurice Fallies , Circa 1930-40
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French Paris Street Scene, Notre Dame Cathedral, Antique Oil by Francois Gall's Maurice Fallies , Circa 1930-40

1920 - 1940
Sold 9 August 2026 · Skippings Fine Arts
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Activity in front of Notre Dame Cathedral by Maurice Falliès (French, 1883-1965,), an artist who specialised in Paris street scenes. His work was recently shown at the Musée de l'Ile de France/Chateau de Sceaux, alongside the likes of Caillebotte and Signac.

Maurice Failles studied with Francois Gall - it is said he left some of his paintings unsigned so as to create a doubt whether he, or Francois Gall had painted a certain artworks!

Our painting however - an oil on paper mounted on to board by the artist himself - is signed at the lower right. Painted circa 1935-40, it measures 38 x 55 cm. The overall size with a vintage natural wood frame is 45 x 58 cm

Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Paris Street Scene Oil Painting to the 1940s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA525887
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Nous parlons français, und wir sprechen auch Deutsch! Paintings may be viewed in Norwich and in Paris, as well as in London and Cambridge by appointment. Please contact us if you would like further details and images of an artwork.

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Activity in front of Notre Dame Cathedral by Maurice Falliès (French, 1883-1965,), an artist who specialised in Paris street scenes.
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His work was recently shown at the Musée de l'Ile de France/Chateau de Sceaux, alongside the likes of Caillebotte and Signac.
Skippings Fine Arts
fig 1. A framed oil painting depicting a Parisian street scene with Notre Dame Cathedral in the background under a cloudy sky.
fig 1. French Paris Street Scene, Notre Dame Cathedral, Antique Oil by Francois Gall's Maurice Fallies , Circa 1930-40

Maurice Failles studied with Francois Gall - it is said he left some of his paintings unsigned so as to create a doubt whether he, or Francois Gall had painted a certain artworks!

Our painting however - an oil on paper mounted on to board by the artist himself - is signed at the lower right. Painted circa 1935-40, it measures 38 x 55 cm. The overall size with a vintage natural wood frame is 45 x 58 cm

Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Paris Street Scene Oil Painting to the 1940s.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA525887
Skippings Fine Arts
Skippings Fine Arts
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Modern french & continental pictures selected by a former french auction house expert

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Archive I A framed oil painting depicting a Parisian street scene with Notre Dame Cathedral in the background under a cloudy sky. SOLD9 AUG 26

French Paris Street Scene, Notre Dame Cathedral, Antique Oil by Francois Gall's Maurice Fallies , Circa 1930-40

Archive II A framed oil painting depicting a Parisian street scene with Notre Dame Cathedral in the background under a cloudy sky. View II
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A framed oil painting depicting a Parisian street scene with Notre Dame Cathedral in the background under a cloudy sky.
French Paris street scene, Notre Dame Cathedral, antique oil by Francois Gall's Maurice Fallies , circa 1930-40
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A framed oil painting depicting a Parisian street scene with Notre Dame Cathedral in the background under a cloudy sky.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Impressionist
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Wood
  • ColourBeige and Grey
  • MotifsNotre Dame Cathedral, Parisian street scene, Haussmannian architecture, Impasto brushwork
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Mid-20th-century French Impressionist cityscapes typically feature loose brushwork, atmospheric lighting, and everyday urban scenes. Artists often depicted iconic Parisian monuments, bustling boulevards, and architectural elements using a muted or earthy colour palette.

Paintings from this period were predominantly created using oil pigments on stretched linen or cotton canvas. Frames were typically carved or moulded timber, often finished with painted washes, gilding, or gesso coatings.

Authentic works can be identified by examine the natural age-related oxidisation of the canvas stretcher, artist signatures, consistent craquelure in the paint surface, and authentic wear on the reverse of the frame.

A Parisian cityscape painting can be displayed above a console table or sideboard to create a focal point. Pairing classic framed oil art with contemporary furniture provides a balanced contrast between modern and historic aesthetics.

Keep oil paintings away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Dust the surface gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding commercial chemical solvents or liquid cleaners.
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