Old And Sold: OIL PAINTING BY HENRY HOUSIER - ITALIAN LAKE SCENE
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painting is an Italian lake scene. It measures 3 feet 11 inches wide
(inside of frame), and 1 foot 11 inches high. Including the frame, the
painting measures 4 feet 9 inches wide, by 2 feet 9 inches high. The
frame is of gold leaf over plaster, and is approximately 5 inches in
width. The frame was made in Belgium.
The artist is Henry Housier, who was born in Lyon, France in 1905. He
attended a local painting school and later the Academy of Fine Arts in
Paris. He travelled frequently to Italy and Holland where he further
developed his artistic career. His Parisian street scenes are very
famous. However, he often masters in perfect abstract Upper-Italian lake
scenes and flower still-life. His paintings may be seen in many
exhibitions in Rome, Paris, and Vienna.
The artist's signature appears in the lower left hand corner of the
painting. The painting was purchased by my parents circa 1958-60. I do
not recall the price that they paid for it at that time. It is
approximately 40-45 years old. It is in mint condition except for a
small chip that has fallen off one of the "trees at the center of
the tree" (marked in a circle on the photograph). The missing piece of
painting from the tree is barely noticeable because you can see the
mountains behind it, and it is the same color as the mountains (or sky).
Payment/Shipping: I will accept credit card or money order for this
item.
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