Antique French oil painting portrait of golden pheasant and hen signed N Vivien.
French, circa 1900-10.
Signed by the artist, Narcisse Vivien.
Oil on canvas. Gilt gesso frame.
Depicts a Chinese golden pheasant and hen inspecting a snail.
Many exotic birds such as this golden pheasant were brought from China to Britain the 19th Century.
Size of frame: 30 x 22.5 inches.
Size of canvas: 25.75 x 18.25 inches.
Size of front painting aperture: 25 x 17.5 inches.
Weight: 2.8 kg (allow 8 kg volumetric weight once packed).
Condition commensurate with age - various superficial marks and scratches, craquelure, one repair to reverse and some knocks to and pieces missing from gilt frame but all part of its charm and character.
Priced accordingly.
The auction record for this artist is £3,710 (USD approx $5,000).
Antique French oil painting portrait of golden pheasant and hen signed N Vivien.
French, circa 1900-10.
Signed by the artist, Narcisse Vivien.
Oil on canvas. Gilt gesso frame.
Depicts a Chinese golden pheasant and hen inspecting a snail.
Many exotic birds such as this golden pheasant were brought from China to Britain the 19th Century.
Size of frame: 30 x 22.5 inches.
Size of canvas: 25.75 x 18.25 inches.
Size of front painting aperture: 25 x 17.5 inches.
Weight: 2.8 kg (allow 8 kg volumetric weight once packed).
Condition commensurate with age - various superficial marks and scratches, craquelure, one repair to reverse and some knocks to and pieces missing from gilt frame but all part of its charm and character.
Priced accordingly.
The auction record for this artist is £3,710 (USD approx $5,000).
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