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Mid-20th Century French School Gouache Painting – Village Market Day Scene
An original mid-20th-century French Impressionist gouache painting on cardboard depicting a vibrant, sunny town square on market day. Signed Ch. Blondel in the lower right corner, this piece captures local merchants, shoppers in traditional attire, shaded trees, and a storefront (Fruiterie). Set in a decorative giltwood carved frame.
Key Features & Details:
Medium & Support: Gouache on heavy cardboard panel.
Signature: Hand-signed \"Ch. Blondel\" in dark blue ink/paint at the bottom right.
Dimensions:
Frame: Vintage gilt wooden frame with ornate flourish corners. Original raw wood backer board secured with vintage glazier points.
Detailed Condition Report:
Artwork: Bright, well-preserved gouache colors. There is a noticeable vertical crease/split running up from the bottom center edge through the cardboard panel (clearly detailed in the macro photos). Light surface wear appropriate for mid-century paper/cardboard artworks.
Frame: Sturdy structure with light vintage patina, minor gilt loss, and light edge wear.
