Antique French Oil Painting of a Château, 19th-Century Architectural Landscape in Gilt Frame dated 1866
An elegant 19th-century French oil painting depicting a grand château surrounded by manicured gardens and tall trees, housed in its original gilded frame.
This charming antique landscape captures the beauty and symmetry of a French château estate, dated 1866. We do believe this to be in the South Burgundy region of France. This area saw a boom in château construction after 1848, when prosperous merchants from Lyon and Dijon invested in “country seats” near the new railway. These buildings were often painted or commissioned in oil as family mementos. The artist’s careful architectural rendering and balanced composition reflect the refined taste of the mid-19th century, when depictions of family estates and country manors were prized keepsakes. The warm palette of soft greens, blues, and ochres conveys a tranquil summer afternoon, while the red-roofed towers and ornate façade evoke the elegance of France’s provincial architecture. Presented in its period gilt wood frame with beaded moulding and gentle patina, this piece embodies the grace and history of the era — perfect for collectors of architectural or romantic French art.
Oil on canvas dated 1866
Frame: Original gilt wood.
Condition: Minor age wear consistent with its period.
There is initials in the bottom right that look like TJ and it is dated 1866. This is It has recently been to the restorer for a professional cleaning and new varnish applied. Ready to hang and to be enjoyed for generations. Please see all photos
Sizing incl Frame:
Height: 26.38 inch (67cm)
Width: 20.47 inch (52cm)
Depth: 2.36 inch (6cm)
Sizing Painting:
Height: 12.20 inch (31cm)
Width: 18.11 inch (46cm)
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