Old Painting Oil French School of Barbizon Harpignies Mill XIXth

  
Hello, I am selling this painting with resolutely impressionist tones. It is a superb oil on canvas with a height of 32 cm by 48 cm wide without the frame, 44 cm by 64 cm wide including the frame, created by the hand of the French painter J. Edward Lacoste (signature at the bottom right), whose period of activity spans the late 19th century and the early 20th century. Research on the internet sheds light on the various other activities he had, either in turn or at the same time: illustrator of books and postcards, poster artist and even professor for the Bordeaux Academy of Fine Arts. To my knowledge, only one participation in his qualities as an illustrator of books has been identified, that for Mademoiselle Jaufre, 1905 version (last photos), none for any posters, while the paintings that can be listed are few, however, most have already been sold; thus, two of his portraits, including a self-portrait, were offered for sale on other websites before finding a buyer. Another composition, more particular since it is a work conceived as part of a public commission, has also been created by the artist; it is a gigantic painting intended to remain in the castle of Mauvezin, in Occitania, which represents the reception that took place in 1907 when the medieval building passed into the ownership of the city hall, threatened shortly before being completely devoured as its stones were taken away for other uses; the castle had become a quarry. Photos of these three compositions can be found in the section specially dedicated to them. The painting in my possession, titled "The Mill of Néris" on the back (probably near Néris-les-Bains, in Auvergne), depicts a valley landscape where particular attention has been paid to the work on light, illuminating, at the peak of its intensity, the trees overlooking the hamlet, scattering the main path with some light halos, rushing behind a house to stretch into a wider and wider streak, illuminating a section that looks like a large vegetable garden. The shadow caused by the slope and the different constructions, the horizon as the point of perspective, the busy washerwoman and the flock of geese about to enter the path provide the ideal contrasts, both in terms of nuances and dynamism in this peaceful setting where a river flows, and demonstrate, in the quality of their execution and meticulousness, the extent of the painter's talent and mastery.

The composition, which appears to have been painted on a very sturdy linen canvas, is in superb condition, with discreet signs of wear here and there and barely a few fine cracks on the right side, on a tree. I have not detected any traces of restoration. The frame, on the other hand, is in very good aesthetic condition, only a few small gaps on the outer border, and light signs of wear here and there. The second photo is the most faithful to the actual colors in good weather.

Attention collectors, people attracted to vintage items, curiosities, decorative objects, or simply admirers of their intrinsic beauty! It's a great gift idea. The shipment will be made as soon as possible, with seriousness, unless you prefer a hand delivery, which is entirely possible if you make the trip. WARNING: All my shipments include insurance proportional to the value of the goods. Therefore, in order for it to be taken into account, if the cardboard is (sufficiently) damaged, you must refuse the package from the staff at the relay point or the delivery person, depending on the chosen method of shipment, before they scan the shipping label or perform any other operation confirming that you have received the package; therefore, be sure to check the condition of the cardboard thoroughly, not omitting any area, before they act.

If your refusal to accept the package is expressed, the package will be retained by the relay point or the delivery person in order to be returned to me, for a verification of the delivery service to report the responsibility of the delivery person and make the insurance effective (information gathered from the Mondial Relay and La Poste websites). If the delivery is made in your mailbox because the dimensions of the package allow it, without hand delivery, with La Poste, and the cardboard is damaged, you must return it to the nearest post office without opening it. Please note that in all these cases you may think, for any reason, that the object inside the package remains in perfect condition and therefore accept the delivery of the package - or not go to the nearest post office -, but delivery services rely on the margin of error, which they find convenient since, I repeat, the insurance is then no longer effective due to damage; less expenses for them!

Also, do not count on shaking the package to determine if the object is broken; unless it is glass or ceramic, the sound of breakage is imperceptible. If you have any questions or would like more photos, do not hesitate to let me know.