Paul Gagni
oil on canvas
Art measures 20 x 24 inches
Frame measures 28.5 x 32.5 inches
Signed lower right
#005714

This piece is an exceptional impressionistic cityscape scene by Paul Gagni of 'La Bourse' in Paris. The Bourse de Commerce (Commodities Exchange) is a building in Paris, originally used as a place to negotiate the trade of grain and other commodities and used to provide services to businesses by the Paris Chamber of Commerce during the latter part of the 20th century. Since 2021, the building has been the Parisian exhibition site of the Pinault Collection. With flower vendors along the sidewalk, pedestrians, buses, and cars, we are drawn into this wonderful Parisian scene effortlessly. This Paris scene is depicted with soft brushwork and beautiful details. The busy street is captured from the times of the early 20th century with captivating movement and great impressions. A true piece of the times. This piece is signed by the artist lower right and it comes housed in an original antique French carved gold tone giltwood frame from the period with linen liner and title plaque, and with hanging wire on verso ready to be displayed.

PROVENANCE: Alexander Kahan Fine Art, New York (gallery label on verso); Sale of Christie's, New York July 28, 2015 (Lot 73); Estate of a Private Collection Manhattan, New York; Lilac Gallery Collection. The piece will be stamped from Lilac Gallery on its verso.

Condition: There is some amount of craquelure in the sky and the original antique frame has some minor wear for age. Otherwise, the painting and its frame are in very good condition for the time period (please see the listing pictures for the details).