$1,400
French, middle of 19th century. "Brittany Fisherman". Oil on canvas painting depicting three male fisherman in a wooden boat with three long oars (one in water, two extended to sides) on a choppy tumultuous ocean with a group of three seagulls flying to the right side of the boat. Rain storm appears to be clearing as there is a small pocket of blue sky starting to break through the overcast clouds at top center. Signed lower left "P. Jules David" however monogrammed initials on boat in "LP" to the left of the downward facing oar. Initials could possibly be an indicator of the maker. The consignor has in their personal notes on the work, Louis Le Poittevin (French 1847-1909) as a possibility. This artist's name is also written on cards from the seller from whom they purchased the piece, Art Antic at Marche Malassis, Saint-Ouen, France. Verso of frame with Packers Camard sticker. Framed 22.5 inches x 26.5 inches. Unframed 18 inches x 22 inches. Accompanied with copy of Packers Camard receipt with pick up location from Art Antic, Marche Malassis, Saint-Ouen, France. Accompanied with copy of stamped Art Antic card with hand written notes related to the work. Also accompanied with documentation of restoration history on work from Art Conservation, Drew D. Norbery, Atlanta, Georgia in 1995. Provenance: Purchased from Art Antic, Marche Malassis, Saint-Ouen, France by Mr. Thomas V. and Mrs. Marie B. Patton, Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-01-05
