Lot: 7028
(French, 1912-1975),
Venetian Canal,
oil on canvas,
(approximate dimensions - sight: 12-5/8 x 17-5/8 inches, canvas: 13-1/8 x 18-1/4 inches)
signed lower left.
Condition: Surface dust and dirt, craquelure and aging cracks throughout, tiny holes at the center of the canvas, minor inpaint under UV/Black light at left side dirt pockets verso.
Notes: Frame has wear, approximate dimensions - framed: 16 x 21 inches. Partial loss of framing label verso. Bio: French landscape artist, Antoine Bouvard,Sr. who notably often painted under the pseudonym Marc Aldine. Bouvard remains best known for his renderings of Venetian canal scenes, painted in warm tones and a hazy light that often accompanies the setting of the sun. He was notably influenced by the French painter Flix Ziem, who was also popular for his poetic depictions of maritime scenes and port cities. the artist studied at The Academy of Beaux-Arts in Paris, befriending the French architect Constant-Dufeux who helped shape his career and aesthetic. He eventually became the director of architectural services for the Seine in tandem with his painting career, and is accredited with the construction of the Bourse du Travail in Paris. Though the artist remained based in Paris, he traveled frequently to Italy to paint Venice from observation, preferring to sell his work through dealers rather than having a public life.
Artist: Aldine, Marc
Auction Date: December 16, 2024