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Vertumnus, whose name means "to turn, to change", was most likely a king of Etruria who, because of the care which he had taken of his fruit orchard and gardens, became a divinity after his death. What is certain is that his cult passed from the Etruscans to Rome where he was considered the god of gardens and orchards. His attributions differed from those of Priapus: he especially watched over the fertility of the earth, the germination of plants, their flowering and the ripening of fruits.
He had the privilege of being able to change form at will like Proteus, and he used this ability to make himself loved by the nymph Pomona, whom he chose for his wife. This happy and immortal couple aged and rejuvenated periodically without ever dying. Vertumnus gave her faith to the nymph and dedicates her inviolable fidelity.
In this fable the allegory is transparent; it clearly represents the year cycle and the uninterrupted succession of seasons. Ovid seems to support this conception of Vertumnus, since he says that this god successively assumed the figure of a plowman, a reaper, a wine grower, finally an old woman, thus designating spring, summer, fall and winter.
Sources: Benezit,Dictionary of Artists; Enciclopaedia Britannica (1911) ; Pierre Commelin, Mythologie grecque et romaine, Ed. Dunod,1999.
Artist: Unknown (unsigned).
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Condition: Very good condition, recent cleaning.
Dimensions : 65 x 51 cm. / 25 ½ x 24 in.
Frame: 79 x 64 cm. / 31 x 25 1/4 in. Gilt wood, very good condition.
Provenance: France.
This oil painting, created by an anonymous artist circa 1920, depicts Claude Denis Laussedat, a prominent merchant and member of the French bourgeoisie. Laussedat, born on May 11, 1778 in Riom (Puy-de-Dôme), was the son of a master shoemaker and passed away in the same town on December 16, 1847.
The painting has been professionally relined and restored, showcasing its exceptional quality. Although the birth year on the label is incorrect, according to his official birth record, it still indicates the identity of the sitter. The painting is presented in a Restoration period frame.
Source: Archives de France.
Artist: Unknown.
Unsigned.
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Condition: Very good. Recently relined and restored.
Dimensions: 66 x 55 cm. / 26 x 21 ¾ in.
Frame: 81 x 70 cm. / 32 x 27 ½ in. Gilt wood and stucco, 19th century. Very good condition.
Origin: France.
This oil painting depicts a man in military attire, believed to be an infantry officer in the National Guard during the reign of King Louis-Philippe. The subject is portrayed with a handsome appearance, featuring blue eyes, a mustache, and dressed in a dark blue coat adorned with scarlet details, epaulettes, and silver grenadier buttons.
Painted oil on canvas by an unidentified artist circa 1830, this piece has been recently relined and professionally restored. It comes with its original and rare gilt wood, gesso, and sand textured frame, making it a valuable addition to any collection of military portraits or 19th century decor.
Artist: Anonymous (unsigned).
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Condition: Very good condition.
Dimensions: 74 x 60 cm. / 29 x 23 ½ in.
Frame: 88 x 74 cm. / 34 ½ x 29 in. Very good condition.
Origin: France.
The characters, represented clockwise with text indicating their titles, are:
- Napoleon I / Emperor of the French, King of Italy / Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine.
- Napoleon Louis / French Prince / Royal Prince of Holland / Grand Duke of Berg and Cleves.
- Joachim Murat / Brother-in-law of H.M. / Grand Admiral of France / King of Naples and Sicily.
- Eugène Napoléon / French Prince / Archchancellor of State / Viceroy of Italy / Prince of Venice.
- Masséna / Duke of Rivoli / Marshal of the Empire.
- Ney / Duke of Elchingen / Marshal of the Empire.
References: Musée Carnavalet, Histoire de Paris; Archives de France.
Artist: Unknown
Medium: Engraving on paper.
Condition: Good condition.
Dimensions: 9 x 7 cm / 3 ½ x 2 ¾ in. (each).
Frame: 31.5 x 38 cm / 11 ½ x 15 in. Giltwood. Very good condition.
Origin: France.
Original oil on canvas painting depicting a country mill and figures. French Restoration period (1814-1830). To be restored.
Artist: Unknown .
Unsigned.
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Condition: To be restored.
Dimensions: 46 x 55 cm. / 18 x 22 in.
Frame: Unframed.
Origin: France.
This is a stunning portrayal of a sophisticated woman. The subject is shown in a half-length profile, set against a draped backdrop while gazing towards the viewer. She is adorned in a beautiful blue evening gown adorned with delicate floral designs, accompanied by a yellow chiffon shawl and a long white glove held in her left hand.
This unsigned oil on canvas from the 1830s is a representative piece of French Romanticism movement and is believed to be from the circle of renowned painter Louis Hersent (Paris, 1777-1860). It has been relined and restored and is presented in an exquisite gilt frame in the French Empire style, complete with intricate palmettes.
Artist: Circle of Louis Hersent (1777-1860).
Unsigned.
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Condition: Very good condition.
Dimensions: 81.5 x 66 cm. / 32 x 26 in.
Cadre: 95 x 79 cm. / 37 ½ x 31 in. Gilt wood, very good condition.
Origin: France.
19th century French landscape painting featuring a woman gazing over a lake and majestic mountains. Oil on canvas in need of restoration, estimated to be from around 1870. A signature of an unknown artist (Martino?) can be found in the bottom right corner.
This piece presents an ideal opportunity for a skilled professional, art school, or workshop, as well as an amateur with restoration experience, to revive this captivating artwork to its former glory.
Artist: Unknown.
Signed in the corner right.
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Condition: To be restored.
Dimensions: 37,5 x 46 cm. / 14 3/4 x 18 in.
Frame: Unframed.
Origin: France.
Featuring a woman in a farm surrounded by majestic mountains, this 19th century French landscape painting, estimated to be from around 1870, is currently in need of restoration. The bottom left corner of the oil on canvas piece contains signs of a signature, making it an ideal opportunity for a professional, art school, workshop, or amateur with restoration experience to revive this captivating artwork to its former glory.
Artist: Unknown.
Signed in the lower left.
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Condition: To be restored.
Dimensions: 37,5 x 46 cm. / 14 3/4 x 18 in.
Frame: Unframed.
Origin: France.
This vintage landscape oil painting from the 20th Century French School portrays a forest stream in an attractive expressionist style. It is signed by an unidentified artist on the lower right corner, though only faint traces of the signature remain and are difficult to decipher.
Created circa 1950, this hardboard piece exemplifies the expressionist art movement.
Artist: Unknown.
Illegible signature in the lower right corner.
Medium: Oil on hardboard.
Condition: Very good condition.
Dimensions: 45 x 38.5 cm. / 17 ¾ x 15 in.
Frame: 56.5 x 50 cm. / 22 x 19 ¾ in. Gilt wood, very good condition.
Origin: France.
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This unsigned vintage oil painting from the French School, circa 1945, depicts an interior scene of a woman ironing a blue dress near a window. Captured with unframed oil on canvas, the piece captures a timeless and intimate moment.
Artist: Unknown.
Unsigned.
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Condition: Very good condition.
Dimensions: 65 x 54 cm. / 25 1/2 x 21 1/4 in.
Frame: Unframed.
Origin: France.
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This vintage oil painting, from the 20th Century French School, portrays a vibrant and fragile spring arrangement of poppies, daisies, and other wildflowers in a green vase. Painted on canvas and mounted on cardboard, this work is signed by an unidentified artist in the bottom right corner. Created around 1950, it captures the beauty and delicacy of nature in a timeless manner.
Artist: Unknown.
Illegible signature in the lower right corner.
Medium: Oil on canvas glued on cardboard.
Condition: Very good condition.
Dimensions: 22,5 x 23,5 cm. / 8 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (view)
Frame: 36 x 36 cm. / 14 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. Gilt wood, very good condition.
Origin: France.
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This antique French landscape showcases a serene lake shore, surrounded by a lush forest and dotted with boats in the background. It is a watercolour on paper, created around the year 1900 by an unknown artist.
Artist: Unknown.
Unsigned.
Technique: Watercolour on paper.
Condition: Very good condition.
Dimensions: 15 x 20 cm. / 6 x 8 in. (view).
Frame: 26 x 32 cm. / 10 1/4 x 12 1/2 in. Wood, very good condition.
Origin: France.
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This beautiful landscape depicts a lakeside village, surrounded by mountains, with a tree standing out in the foreground. Painted circa 1950-60, this French watercolour on paper is unsigned.
Artist: Unknown (Unsigned).
Medium: Watercolour on paper.
Condition: Very good condition.
Dimensions: 23 x 16 cm / 9 x 6 1/4 in (view).
Frame: 40 x 32 cm. / 15 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. Giltwood. Very good condition.
Origin: France.
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Nicely vintage watercolour on paper depicting a coastal rural landscape of Brittany, in France. Unsigned work by the French School, circa 1950.
Artist: Unknown.
Unsigned.
Medium: Watercolour on paper.
Condition: Very good condition.
Dimensions: 19 x 26 cm. / 7 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (view)
Frame: 34 x 44 cm. / 13 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. Very good condition.
Origin: France.
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Expertly capture the essence of the Normandy coast with this 20th Century French School canvas of a French coastal landscape. Boasting various fishing boats and a signature by the artist Simon in the lower right corner, this oil painting from the 1920-30s is a must-have for any art restoration enthusiast.
Artist: Simon.
Signed in the lower right corner.
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Condition: To be restored.
Dimensions: 33 x 41 cm. / 16 x 13 in.
Origin: France.
Beautiful original black and white lithograph by Achille Devéria (Paris, 1800-1857) printed by Lemercier Benard et Cie in 1838 in Paris. It represents a real scene from the life of the Italian painter Salvator Rosa (1615-1673), where he is captured by a band of Neapolitan bandits and paints the portrait of the chief's wife. French text: " ROSA (Salvator) Le peintre tombe au pouvoir d'une troupe de Brigands Napolitains, fait le portrait de la maîtresse de leur chef ". This lithograph is stamped with the dry-stamp technique with initials FB, corresponding to François Bulla (1794-1853), one of the most important publishers of engravings in Paris, specializing in popular lithographs. Very good condition, with minor rubbing on the right and lower margins.
Achille Devéria was an illustrator, painter, watercolourist, engraver, draughtsman, lithographer and curator in the print department of the Bibliothèque nationale, Paris. The son of a French naval officer, he began his artistic studies at an early age as a pupil of the painter Anne-Louis Girodet-Trioson, and then of Louis Lafitte. At the age of 22, Devéria was already invited to participate in the great Paris Salon exhibition of 1822, where he was very successful.
From 1830 onwards, Devéria devoted himself mainly to lithography, depicting a whole series of characters, especially women, immortalised in the typical costumes of the time, as well as events of his time, which constitute a kind of historical album of the Romantic movement and era. He was one of the most famous portraitists of his time. Many personalities of the time posed for him in his Paris studio on Rue de l'Ouest, including Honoré de Balzac, Charles Baudelaire, Jacques Louis David, Marie Dorval, Alexandre Dumas, Théodore Géricault, Victor Hugo, Alphonse de Lamartine, Franz Liszt, Prosper Mérimée, Alfred de Musset, Charles-Augustin Sainte-Beuve, Sir Walter Scott, Alfred de Vigny and many others.
In 1849, Devéria was appointed director of the print department of the Bibliothèque nationale and assistant curator of the Egyptology department of the Louvre. Devéria spent his last years travelling in Egypt, where he drew and transcribed inscriptions. In the autumn of 1857, he returned from his travels ill and died in Paris a few weeks later.
His works are exhibited in the Louvre, the San Francisco Museum of Fine Arts, the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Norton Simon Museum and the University of Liege.
The company Lemercier, Bénard et cie was founded in 1837 by the printer Joseph Lemercier (1803-1887) and the engraver Jean François Bénard (1796-1859). It was active until 1843.
Sources: Laure Beaumont-Maillet (1985). "Achille Devéria. Achille Devéria, witness of Parisian romanticism; Maximilien Gauthier (1925). H. Floury (1925) Achille et Eugène Devéria, Paris; Ricochet-jeunes.org; Dictionnaire des Imprimeurs-lithographes du XIXème siècle, ENC; Archives de France.
Artist: Achille Devéria (1800-1857).
Medium: lithograph on paper.
Condition: Very good condition.
Dimensions: 49 x 38.5 / 19 ¼ x 15 ¼ in. (sheet) – 38 x 28.5 cm / 15 x 11 ¼ in.(image).
Frame: 59.5 x 49 cm. / 23 ½ x 19 ¼ in. Wood, glass, very good condition.
Origin: France.
