French antique 19th century oil painting 'Shepherdess & Goat' panel signed frame

Description: This is a French school oil painting on a wooden panel (most likely chestnut or oak) of a young shepherdess tending to her charge of the goat - the terrain is clearly rugged and stony - the air clear and fresh, she perhaps finds herself high up in the mountains where the views are long and inspiring.The sun is perhaps warm, but she wears many layers to protect against the chill of the unexpected wind.This painting so captures the peace and tranquility of the time- the solitude of tending to animals so important to every day lives.Confident brush strokes create this painting, with the oils applied heavily in places and scantily in other areas - this creates depth and texture- the hairs on the brush strokes can be seen in places.It is signed (and initialled DR) on the lower right - but the signature is indecipherable)- we believe this painting to be circa 1870-1890.The frame is exceptionally superb (it is Period and original to the painting) - the detail, shape and depth - - it is very heavy too for the size of the painting. (2.8 kilos /6.2 lbs)Condition - Good antique condition -painting untouched exactly as found - No missing paint or damage - Frame solid wood & gesso plaster -No loss to the mouldings on the front.The frame does show fine fissures in the moulding and does show tiny nibbles on the sides ,but nothing of any consequence all commensurate with age and typical of this style of frame. The gilding is original and has not been repainted. The back is absolutely true with remnants of the original backing paper - Size Frame 15.75" X 14" or 40 cms x 36cms - Depth 2.75"/7cmsOil on panel - 10.75" x 8.75” - 27.5 cms x 22.5cmsShould you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to ask - We are always happy to combine items for shipping and ship worldwide.We ship from FranceThe above copy is the property of Retrocollects Interiors France as is the listed oil painting - and any copying of photos, or text will be seen as an infringement of copyright law.

Price: 645 USD

Location: Limoges

End Time: 2024-08-01T11:15:46.000Z

Shipping Cost: 88 USD