EDMOND MALASSIS (1856-1941) - Listed French Artist - Carennac 1938 - Watercolor

 

An extraordinary architectural watercolor painting on paper by French listed artist - EDMOND MALASSIS (1856-1941) - signed by the artist in the lower right corner and titled CARRENAC - also dated 1938. It is a partial view of an historic building in the medieval village of Carennac, France in the Dordogne Valley. The painting is done on a very thick - quality - hand-made paper. The watercolor is attached with adhesive tape to a paper matte using the same colors as the painting - possibly produced by the artist. On the back of the matte is an inscription proclaiming it to be a gift from the artist's wife in 1966. On the back board is another inscription identifying this artwork as payment for legal fees from the artist's wife in Paris - 1966. The painting is framed in a vintage - simple profile - gesso and gilt frame. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - there is a chip in the upper left corner of the frame where the gesso and gilt finish are missing (as photographed) - painting, matte and backboard are loose in the frame. The water-color is in exceptional condition, absolutely no fading or staining. Size of paper - 6 1/4"W x 9 3/8"H. Frame size - 9 3/4"W x 13 1/4"H x 1/2"D.

To see the exact view of the medieval building in the painting click on - http://www.valac.nl/dbdb18-Dordogne-cycling-tour.html

Price - US $1,750.00

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