Antique French Oil Painting, Roses in Vase, Gold Frame
A beautiful Paris School floral painting from the 1930s by French artist Tony Pichon (1891–1962), depicting a delicate arrangement of pale yellow and blush-pink roses in a small ceramic vase. Painted with expressive, textured brushwork and a wonderfully soft palette, the composition captures the romantic character of French flower painting between the wars. Presented in an exceptional carved Montparnasse frame with a beautifully aged cream and gold finish.
Pichon’s expressive application of paint gives the roses a wonderful sense of texture and movement. The pale flowers stand out against a softly blended background of warm beige, muted pink and grey-green, creating a harmonious and distinctly Parisian composition.
About the Artist: Tony Pichon (1891–1962)
Tony Pichon was a French painter active during the first half of the 20th century. This floral still life reflects the artistic atmosphere of Paris during the interwar years, when painters working within the broader École de Paris (School of Paris) explored increasingly expressive approaches to traditional subjects.
The painting is housed in a magnificent carved wooden Montparnasse frame, richly decorated with scrolling foliage, stylised flowers and elaborate corner ornaments.
Painted Canvas on Painters board: This technique, known in French as marouflage, was used by artists and restorers to provide paintings with a stable backing. It combines the textured surface of canvas with the firmness of a wooden or prepared board.
Good vintage condition with age-related surface character consistent with its period. The canvas is mounted onto artist’s board using the marouflage technique. The carved Montparnasse frame retains a beautiful historic patina, with expected rubbing, marks and areas of wear to its cream and gold decorative finish.
Tony Pichon (1891–1962)
French School / Paris School
Circa 1930
Oil on canvas, marouflé onto artist’s board
Signed lower right
Floral still life with roses
Carved wooden Montparnasse frame
Sizing incl Frame:
Height: 10.83 inch (27.5cm)
Width: 13.39 inch (34cm)
Depth: 1.38 inch (3.5cm)
Sizing Painting:
Height: 6.89 inch (17.5cm)
Width: 9.65 inch (24.5cm)
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