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Paul Gagni
"Boulevard des Italiens" French Impressionist City Scene Oil Painting on Canvas

Early 20th Century

$6,000
£4,561.65
€5,264.32
CA$8,398.39
A$9,403.96
CHF 4,906.51
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This piece is an exceptional impressionistic cityscape scene by Paul Gagni of 'Boulevard des Italiens' in Paris. The boulevard des Italiens is one of the 'Grands Boulevards' in Paris, a chain of boulevards built through the former course of the Wall of Charles V and the Louis XIII Wall, and the origin of the name is the théâtre des Italiens built on it in 1783. With flower vendors along the sidewalk, pedestrians, buses, and cars, we are drawn into this wonderful Parisian scene effortlessly. This Paris scene is depicted with soft brushwork and beautiful details. The busy street is captured from the times of the early 20th century with captivating movement and great impressions. A true piece of the times. This piece is signed by the artist lower left and it comes housed in an original antique French carved gold tone giltwood frame from the period with linen liner and title plaque, and with hanging wire on verso ready to be displayed. Art measures 20 x 24 inches Frame measures 28.5 x 32.5 inches Paul Gagni was born in 1893 and is a Post-Impressionist French artist. He studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He exhibited at the Autumn Salon and the Salon of Independent Artists. He is well known for his Paris street scenes, and he died in 1962 with a great legacy of impressionistic artworks. PROVENANCE: Alexander Kahan Fine Art, New York (gallery label on verso); Sale of Christie's, New York July 28, 2015 (Lot 72); Estate of a Private Collection Manhattan, New York; Lilac Gallery Collection. The piece will be stamped from Lilac Gallery on its verso.
  • Creator:
    Paul Gagni (French)
  • Creation Year:
    Early 20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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  • Condition:
    There is some amount of craquelure in the sky and the original antique frame has some minor wear for age. Otherwise, the painting and its frame are in very good condition for the time period (please see the listing pictures for the details).
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0057151stDibs: LU98214636472

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