French Paintings

Adam and Eve Oil on canvas signed below left «E.R. Ménard 1923» Labels on the back, including one from the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1925. Titled in a cartou...

French Victorian (19th Century) oil painting of a Middle-Eastern street scene in an ornate, carved giltwood frame (signed).

Decorate a wall with this colorful antique painting. Created in France, circa 1960 and signed in the lower right corner by French artist, Andre Vignoles, the oil on canvas is framed ...

These painted panels are very pretty with their floral elements and soft colors. At nearly 7 feet high, they would do well next to a sideboard or in an entryway.

A beautiful view of a street scene in Paris, France. This painting perfectly depicts life in Paris with its restaurants, busy streets, cafes, hotels, monuments, and wonderful archite...

More information coming soon… Depicting the French botanical garden, Les Jardin des Plantes de Rouen, this oil on canvas painting evokes a pleasing spring day of citizens in the par...

A French oil on canvas painting from the 19th century, signed by the artist Léon Bertan, capturing a bucolic farm scene steeped in tranquility and nostalgia. The painting is envelope...

This is a Small Marine Oil Painting, which represents a Marina with A Rocky Cliff and Sailing Boats.  The work represents a glimpse of a rocky coastline with three small boats . ...

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Old French painting...

A very delighted oil on canvas painting by Roland Dubuc (1924 - 1998). A charming scene of the Cafe Bar Tabac - L'Irrondelle - Cafe The Swallow. Lively bright colors and wonderful br...

This captivating abstract oil painting by Heidi Melano evokes the vibrant style of Sonia Delaunay. Created during Melano's renowned collaboration with artistic giants like Fernand Léger, Chagall and Braque on monumental mosaics, this artwork reflects a period of artistic exchange and exploration. Melano's signature bold style shines through, evident in the vivid colors and dynamic geometric patterns. Signed "HMH" in the lower left corner and inscribed "H. Melano" on the verso, this piece is a unique opportunity to own a work by a highly acclaimed artist. Heidi Melano's legacy extends beyond her collaborations, with her own mosaics prominently displayed at the Fernand Léger National Museum. This professionally cleaned painting, measuring 29 7/8" x 37 3/8", is in excellent condition and ready to be a stunning focal point in any setting, from mid-century modern to contemporary. This is a true collector's item by none other than one of the most famous artist of the 20th century. Heidi Melano's monumental mosaics decorate the east and west sides of the Fernand Leger National Museum. The mosaics were inspired from Fernand Léger’s master pieces. Her mosaic art and paintings have sold throughout the world. More About the Artist: Heidi Melano studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Geneva settled in France with her husband, Lino Melano...

A painting by Marcel Delmotte entitled "Le Dialogue du silence". Unique piece. Good conditions. Sold with the original frame, 1979. Dimensions : Without frame / 90 x 120 cm / 3...

A French realist oil on canvas painting of cows in a pastoral setting by artist Théodore Levigne (1848-1912) of the School of Lyon. This medium size oil on canvas painting was create...

Description Susanna and the Oldies Oil on canvas cm 62x80 Biblical subject taken from the Book of Daniel (chapter 13). It is a scene often depicted in Western art, particularly duri...

Oil on canvas, portrait of a young woman with a romantic air, in a light dress and wearing a hat held back by a veil, seated next to a jug Gilt wood frame (some lacks in the beading...

Papiers peints 'En Grisaille' from the psyche´ series manufactured by Dufour, Paris, after designs by Merry-Joseph Blondel and Louis Lafitte. Depicting `the Reconciliation of Venus ...

Decorate a home office, living room or den with this beautiful vintage Paris cityscape painting. Created in France circa 1940 and set in the original black frame, the hand painted ar...

An 18th century French Louis XVI style trumeau mirror with a large painting depicting Venus at the Forge of Vulcan. Fine quality oil on canvas with vivid color. Gilded wood frame is ...

19th century French school, architectural scene by Joseph Paul Martin (1799- after 1861). Oil on canvas signed and dated 1857. Our painting is set into a beautiful 19th century gold ...

Rare set of portraits of Napoleon with his wife Marie Louise of Austria. Hand painted and framed in ebony. ref. O/7439/2.

Vivid and striking, this Classic Art Deco watercolor of an exotic female figure holding a bird in one hand was painted by Chasquest, perhaps as a costume design for a Hollywood produ...

Signed and dated 1924. Jean Germain-Jacob was a French artist who was born in the 20th Century. Possibly of "Rue animée" which Jacob has used as a backdrop in some of his street pain...

Late 19th Century Antique English Oil Of A Golfer. Beautiful painting purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

1960s Still Life Oil Painting with Bottle, Cup, and Teapot, French Mid-Century Oil on board framed in gilded and green wooden frame. Great composition representing a bottle of wine...

Le Pont Neuf, the oldest existing bridge to span the Seine in Paris, is the subject of this painted board in giltwood frame, signed and dated in the lower left corner by the artist, ...

Stunning Mid-Century Modern oil on board, abstract composition by listed French artist, Christian Lagarde Demianoff. Very interesting work, titled "Couche de Soleil sur l'Etang", translated this means Sunset Over The Pond. Monsieur Christian Lagarde Demianoff is from Sete, France, he owned an art gallery there in the port area and created numerous modern works of art. He attended the Ecole de Sete...

A dark-blue, vintage Mid-Century Modern French abstract oil on wood painting of a color field, painted by Daniel Clesse in good condition. Signed on the lower right. Wear consistent ...

Femme au Jarre, Oil on canvas. 20th century.

Original drawing executed by Heidi Melano in the manner of and during her collaboration with Fernand Leger. This beautiful work of art by mosaic artist, Heidi Melano, would make a great addition to an art collection and enhance most any home, perfect for those who have an affinity for unusual pieces of art. Measures: Depth 0.07 in. x Width 36 in. x Height 46 in. Will enhance any setting. About The Artist: Heidi Melano is a world renowned artist. Her maiden name Heidi Hoegger, she was born in Geneva on April 20, 1929. Granddaughter of the great Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler, she was passionate about art from an early age: she created, painted and lets her imagination speak by expression through different techniques. Very quickly, she wanted to become a mosaic artist. At the age of 23, she won a mosaic competition with her work "La Volière". On this occasion, she meets Lino Melano...

A beautifully executed and rare complementary pair of oil on canvas paintings depicting two of the moist famous and important counter reformation catholic saints St Francis Xavier and St Carlo Borromeo shown in scenes of what the respective saints are mostly famous for. St Francis Xavier for the conversion to Christianity of many S. E Asian countries notably India and St Carlo Borromeo shown asking the Virgin Mary to intercede for the cessation of the terrible plague of 1576. The paintings are presented in refreshed gilded carved wooden frames and are unsigned. St. Francis Xavier was born in Spanish Navarre in 1506 and in 1528, he met St. Ignatius of Loyola. He became one of the seven in 1534 who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order). In 1536, he left the University of Paris and joined St. Ignatius in Venice. He was ordained in 1537, and in 1540 after the Society was recognized by the Pope, he journeyed to the Far East. Francis Xavier first evangelized the Portuguese colony of Goa in India, then Travancore, Ceylon, Malacca, and the surrounding islands. From there he journeyed to Japan, where he gave Christianity such deep roots that it survived centuries of violent persecution. He died on Sancian Island in 1552, while he was seeking to penetrate into the great forbidden land of China. Despite language problems, lack of funds, resistance from the Europeans as well as the natives, he persevered. St. Francis converted more people in his life than anyone since the Apostle St. Paul. He baptized over 3 million people, converted the entire town of Goa in India, and he labored in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan. He was truly a missionary par excellence. St Carlo Borromeo (1538-1584), was a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Milan from 1565 to 1583. He was described in the decree for his canonization, as “a man, even while the world smiles on him with the utmost flattery, he lives crucified to the world, spiritually, trampling earthly things, seeking continuously the things of heaven, emulating the life of the Angels on earth, in his thoughts and actions. The plague began in the month of August that year. Milan was celebrating joyfully the arrival of Don John of Austria, on his way to Flanders, where he had been appointed governor. The city authorities were abuzz with excitement in their desire to bestow the highest honours on the Spanish prince, but Charles, who had been Archbishop of the diocese for six years, was following with concern the news coming from Trento, Verona and Mantua, where the plague had begun claiming victims. The first cases exploded in Milan on August 11th, right at the moment when Don John of Austria arrived. The victor of Lepanto, followed by the governor, Antonio de Guzmán y Zuñiga, departed the city, while Carlo Borromeo, who was in Lodi for the Bishop’s funeral, returned in haste. Confusion and fear reigned in Milan and the Archbishop dedicated himself completely to assisting the sick and ordering public and private prayers. Dom Prosper Guéranger sums up his infinite charity in this way: “In the absence of local authorities, he organized the health service, founded or renewed hospitals, sought money and provisions, decreed preventive measures. Most importantly though, he took steps to ensure spiritual help, assistance to the sick and the burial of the dead. Unafraid of being infected, he paid in person, by visiting hospitals, leading penitential processions, being everything to everyone, like a father and true shepherd” St. Carlo was convinced that the epidemic was “a scourge sent by Heaven” as chastisement for the sins of the people and that recourse to spiritual measures was necessary to fight against it: prayer and penitence. He rebuked the civil authorities for having placed their trust in human measures rather than divine ones. “Hadn’t they prohibited all the pious gatherings and processions during the time of the Jubilee? For him, and he was convinced of it, these were the causes of the chastisement. The magistrates who governed the city continued to oppose public ceremonies, out of fear that the large gathering of people would spread contagion, but Charles “who was guided by the Divine Spirit” – recounts another biographer – convinced them by citing various examples, among which was the one regarding St. Gregory the Great who had halted the plague devastating Rome in 590. While the pestilence spread, the Archbishop then ordered three general processions to take place in Milan on the 3rd, 5th and 6th of October, “to placate the wrath of God”. On the first day, the Saint, despite it not being the Lenten season, placed ashes on the heads of the thousands gathered, exhorting them to penitence. Once the ceremony was over, the procession went to the Basilica of St. Ambrose. Charles put himself at the head of the people, dressed in a hooded purple robe, barefoot, penitential cord at his neck and large cross in his hand. The second procession led by the Cardinal headed towards the Basilica of San Lorenzo. The third day the procession from the Duomo headed for the Basilica of Santa Maria at San Celso. St. Carlo carried in his hands a relique of Our Lord’s Holy Nail, which had been given by the Emperor Theodosius to St. Ambrose in the 5th century. The plague didn’t show any signs of waning and Milan appeared depopulated, as a third of its citizens had lost their lives and the others were in quarantine or didn’t dare leave their homes. The Archbishop ordered about twenty stone columns with a cross at the top to be erected in the main squares and city crossroads, allowing the inhabitants from every quarter to take part in the Masses and public prayers - from the windows of their homes. One of Milan’s protectors was St. Sebastian, the martyr the Romans had recourse to during the plague in 672. St. Charles suggested that the magistrates of Milan reconstruct the sanctuary dedicated to him, which was falling into ruins, and to celebrate a solemn feast in his honour for ten years. Finally in July 1577, the plague ceased and in September the founding stone was laid in the civic temple of St. Sebastian, where on January 20th every year, even today a Mass is offered to recall the end of the scourge. St.Carlo Borromeo died on November 3rd 1584 and was buried in the Duomo of Milan. His heart was solemnly translated to Rome, in the Basilica of Saints Ambrose...

This exquisite pair of 19th-century French paintings captures playful putti, or cherubic children, rendered in a Baroque-inspired style. These charming artworks, executed in delicate...

Superb French hand-painted watercolor/gouache miniature on a bone panel. It depicts Bacchus and Ariane in a courting scene set in a mountainous landscape. The 18th century miniature is a version of the painting by Charles Joseph Natoire (1700-1777). It is a small but elegant painting with amazing quality details. It is mounted in a hand carved polychrome and gilded Spanish Baroque style wood frame...

Miniature Portrait Painting of Napoleon signed by Prévost from the nineteenth century. The frame is in solid mahogany and is dished and...

An oil on canvas portrait of a young French courtier, circa 1690. This evocative antique French-school picture has been attributed to the portrait painter Jean-François de Troy (1679-1752). De Troy was famous as a portrait painter of fashionable society women. This is a very attractive late-17th century painting surviving in its original frame and stretcher. The canvas appears to be untouched. References: 'Jean François de Troy, The Alarm, or the Gouvernante Fidèle', at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. 'Jean François de Troy, Paris 1679 - Rome 1752', at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Laurie G. Winters, Troy, de, Grove Art Online, Oxford Art Online, Oxford University Press, 6 May 2016. Everett Fahy & Jayne Wrightsman...

A French Napoleon III period still-life painting from the second half of the 19th century, signed and set in giltwood frame. This French still-life painting was born at the end of th...

19th C Limoges Enamel of Thomas Francis, Prince of Carignano after van Dyck A exquisite large Limoges enamel of the portrait of Thomas Francis, Prince of Carignano by Anthony van Dyck, 1634. In a finely carved giltwood frame. Unsigned. The original work was created in 1634 painting by Anthony van Dyck, Known as one of the finest equestrian portraits, It depicts Thomas Francis, Prince of Carignano on a horse, as an allegory of his holding the reins of command even in difficult times. The prince is wearing the insignia and red sash of the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation, conferred on him in 1616 by his father Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy...

Amazing folding screen with 4 leaves / panels in lacquered and painted wood. The painting represents a winter lake landscape: we see the shore of a marshy pond, covered with various...

Rare large oil on canvas painted by Louis Anthony Burnett in the '80s, depicting a Parisian scene in the Notre-Dame district, with the quays of the Seine, booksellers and lively café...

1976 oil painting in the naive style Oil on canvas representing and landscape, a shepherds and two sheep at the forefront, a house surrounded by trees in the middle plane and a villa...

A late 19th century small French impressionistic oil painting on wooden panel representing a Parisian girl by a Café after a rain. This "La Bell...

Early 20th century French tapestry makes a wonderful wall decoration.

In France, these still life paintings are called "Nature and Mort ". This pair is painted on oil cloth and mounted on wood panel. The panels are then varnished. The melon, apple a...

Artist/ School: French, 20th century, signed Subject Côte d’Azur village of Cagnes. Professionally framed.

A very Fine and rare French 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved Vernis Martin Stylefl fireplace screen. The rectangular carved giltwood panel surmounted with four circular oil paintings...

17th-century French School, workshop of Jean Nocret Portrait of a Woman with a Desk Canvas (Antique Restorations) 107 x 84.5 cm Good condition A student of Jean Le Clerc, a Lorrain...

Watercolor and ink depicting a bright and cheery floral bouquet standing proud in a blue and white vase on a table top surface in front of a red wall. A black bird is making it's way...

Early 20th century oil on canvas by C Tertiaux, "Boy From Academy" in gold gilt frame, circa 1922. This painting has been cleaned and relined. Mea...

Pascale Taurua painting, oil on canvas. Taurua's paintings are as beautifully and as aggressively painted as they are sensually erotic. Her girls have ...

Dimensions with frame : Height : 116 cm (45.7 in.) ; Width : 144 cm (56.7 in.) Dimensions without frame : Height : 85 cm (33.5 in.) ; Width : 118 cm (46.5 in.) Atrium with a rich Pompeian decor in which a young woman lying on a bed is playing with a sparrow, not paying attention to the man sat at her feet. This painting is a major work of art of C. G. Brun, well-know for the precision of his technic, by the elegance of its composition, the pureness of the colors, the refinement of the touch and the expressivity of the characters. This rare intimist scene in a interior decorated in the Pompeian style perfectly illustrates the taste of the time for the discovery of the villas of Pompei, thanks to the archeological excavations of the 18th century and the books published about them. To arrange its interiors based on the models of the Pompeian villas is then a trend that the most important people of that time will follow, as the Prince Napoléon, cousin of the Emperor Napoléon III, who orders the construction of a splendid Pompeian villa on the Avenue Montaigne, of which nothing remains but a few pictures and a painting by Gustave Boulanger, dated 1861 and called Répétition du « Joueur de flûte » et de la « Femme de Diomède » chez le Prince Napoléon. This painting illustrates the poem « Fletus passeris Lesbiae » from the collection « Carmina » written by Catulle (87-54 av. J.-C.) : in his work, the author, in love with Lesbie, a married woman living in Rome, puts on a show a sparrow as the main center of interest of its mistress who neglects her suitor. This theme has been represented many times in painting, like the version by Raphaël Poggi exposed at the Salon of 1865, or Lawrence Alma-Tadema in 1866 or Edward Poynter in 1907. Painting exposed, as reference number 467, at the Salon of 1861 on the picture rail of the Palais des Champs-Elysées Charles Guillaume Brun, born in Montpellier in 1825 and died in Paris in 1908, was registered in 1847 at the Paris Beaux-Arts school, where he studied under the direction of François- Edouard Picot (1786-1868) and of Alexandre Cabanel (1823-1889). His participation in the Paris Salon began in 1851 with genre subjects (Young girl doing her morning prayer), but as soon as 1853, he regularly sent Orientalist scenes, located in Algeria (Prayer in 1859, Rendez-vous in Constantine in 1861, Moorish woman...

"Ce qu'évoquent les Livres" Allegory of the Literature Oil on canvas Signed on the lower part beside parchment 111 x 133 x 2 cm Framed 125 x 146 x 7 cm Provenance: Collection Georges AUBRY, brother of the artist Bibliography: Illustrated in catalogue «Regards de peintre» , Suzanne AUBRY-CASANOVA, 1997, p.104 After trying years of forced confinement due to the war, he composed this allegorical fresco on the theme of Literature, Science and Arts was painted by Émile Aubry for his younger brother Georges Aubry, who had intended it for his library. This work, composed on the theme of the book it symbolizes, in its diversity by allegorical characters, he cannot help ordering the painting around Art, which he places at the top of the scale of human...

Antique portrait / oil painting of a noblewoman, France 18th Century Painting painted oil on canvas, oval stretcher. Portrait of an eagle lady, probably ...

A delightful oil on canvas, “At the Fountain”, by the Provençal artist Bernard Langrune (1889 – 1961). Known for his paintings of regional scenes, from pastoral views to city snapshots, Langrune has beautifully captured this atmospheric moment in a quiet and shadowy corner of a French town. You can almost hear the splashing...

The category Antique Paintings Of Flowers, features a beautiful Oil Painting On Canvas, from the early twentieth century. This is a pleasant still life with flowers, depicting a bou...

Stunning oil painting of remarkable size and truly decorative,the painting captures the serene atmosphere of an unspoiled countryside.A river gently crosses the landscape ,an ancient...

A softer palette, antique oil painting from 19th century, France. The work exhibits a vase holding dahlias and daisies, a cigarette and ...

This magnificent depiction of Zeus presiding over the gods of Olympus was painted by François-Louis Schmied, one of France's two leading artists specializing in high-end book design ...

A French pastel floral painting from the 19th century depicting a bouquet of flowers in a vase, set in giltwood frame. Created in France during the 19th century, this painting demonstrates the mastery pastelists achieved over time, the most famous of whom was Maurice Quentin de La Tour. The painting depicts a luscious bouquet of flowers joyously arranged in a copper vase and on which a couple of butterflies are landing. Displayed on a table top, the bouquet stands out beautifully on a neutral toned background. Showcasing blue, white, red, green and soft pink tones, the painting is signed lower right. Set inside a giltwood frame with petite beads, this 19th century French pastel painting...

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Our owner Beatrice Tronci, passionate art collector and established interior design, wanted to propose an article with a daring but engaging temporal contrast; a French gold leaf frame of 1855 and inside a painting of Russian Constructivism...

This vivid and sensual painting of two nude male figures, each ready to toss a ball into the air, was executed by François-Louis Schmied, one of France's two leading artists speciali...

Oil painting on wood attributed to Jules Dupré (1811-1889), a French artist famous for his dramatic paintings of forests around Paris and one of the leaders of the Barbizon School of...