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Pair of 19th C. French Watercolours by Leon Girardet 1856 - 1895
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Pair of 19th C. French Watercolours by Leon Girardet 1856 - 1895

19th century
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Pair of 19th C. French Watercolours by Leon Girardet 1856 - 1895

These are two nice watercolours by the French painter & engraver Leon Girardet

The first watercolour is titelled: L'Amant au petit Bouquet (The lover with a small bouquet).

The second watercolour is titelled: La Lettre (The letter)

Both watercolours are fully signed on the righthand bottom.

Leon Girardet was of Swiss ancestry and lived in Paris, He was born 10 April 1856 and died on 3 December 1895.

At the reverse are two labels, a label with the artist, medium and the subject.

The other label is the label of the gallery, which reads:

The Goupil Gallery - Boussod & Co - Publishers to Her Majesty - Dealer in Pictures, Engravings, Art Books - 5 Regent Street, Pall Mall,

London S.W.

The Goupil Gallery was based on 5 Regent Street from 1893 - 1931 and was the London branch of the French print publishing firm

Goupil & Co, the firm was holding regular exhibitions of European paintings and watercolours.

The water colours are framed in a glazed gild frame measuring approx 21cm x 33cm without the frame.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Original Retro has dated this French Watercolour Paintings Pair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA934727
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Valley Antique Centre

Hollins Mill

Suite 5 Unit 8

Pennine Industrial Park

Valley Road

Hebden Bridge

HX7 7BZ

(0044) 01422 887420 or (0044) 07780 687139

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Every day from 10 pm - 16.00 am

Description
Pair of 19th C. French Watercolours by Leon Girardet 1856 - 1895

These are two nice watercolours by the French painter & engraver Leon Girardet

The first watercolour is titelled: L'Amant au petit Bouquet (The lover with a small bouquet).

fig 1. A pair of nineteenth-century watercolour paintings depicting figures in historic attire outside brick buildings, framed in ornate gilt floral frames.
fig 1. Pair of 19th C. French Watercolours by Leon Girardet 1856 - 1895

The second watercolour is titelled: La Lettre (The letter)

Both watercolours are fully signed on the righthand bottom.

“
Leon Girardet was of Swiss ancestry and lived in Paris, He was born 10 April 1856 and died on 3 December 1895.
Original Retro
fig 2. A pair of nineteenth-century watercolour paintings depicting figures in historic attire outside brick buildings, framed in ornate gilt floral frames.
fig 2. Pair of 19th C. French Watercolours by Leon Girardet 1856 - 1895

At the reverse are two labels, a label with the artist, medium and the subject.

The other label is the label of the gallery, which reads:

The Goupil Gallery - Boussod & Co - Publishers to Her Majesty - Dealer in Pictures, Engravings, Art Books - 5 Regent Street, Pall Mall,

fig 3. A pair of nineteenth-century watercolour paintings depicting figures in historic attire outside brick buildings, framed in ornate gilt floral frames.
fig 3. Pair of 19th C. French Watercolours by Leon Girardet 1856 - 1895

London S.W.

The Goupil Gallery was based on 5 Regent Street from 1893 - 1931 and was the London branch of the French print publishing firm

Goupil & Co, the firm was holding regular exhibitions of European paintings and watercolours.

The water colours are framed in a glazed gild frame measuring approx 21cm x 33cm without the frame.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this French Watercolour Paintings Pair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA934727
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Archive I A pair of nineteenth-century watercolour paintings depicting figures in historic attire outside brick buildings, framed in ornate gilt floral frames.

Pair of 19th C. French Watercolours by Leon Girardet 1856 - 1895

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A pair of nineteenth-century watercolour paintings depicting figures in historic attire outside brick buildings, framed in ornate gilt floral frames.
Pair of 19th C. French Watercolours by Leon Girardet 1856 - 1895
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Nineteenth-century French genre painting focused on everyday scenes, rural life, and historical narrative subjects rendered with meticulous detail. Artists utilized watercolour to achieve subtle tonal gradients and light effects, producing smaller-scale works intended for private residence display.

These works typically consist of watercolour pigments applied to woven or laid paper. Frames from this period were commonly constructed from wood featuring plaster or compo mouldings coated in gold leaf or gilt paint, protected by clear window glass.

Authentic pieces generally display period-correct paper aging, hand-signed signatures, and delicate brushwork without mechanical dot matrices. The framing often shows hand-carved details, timber backing boards, and natural oxidisation on the gilt surfaces.

A symmetrical pair works effectively hung side-by-side above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table. Combining ornate gilt-framed classical art with clean-lined contemporary furniture creates a balanced, curated contrast.

Keep watercolours away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading, foxing, and paper distortion. Clean the outer glass gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners near the wooden gilt frame.
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