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P. Bernard, Figural Signed French Academic 19th Century Oil Painting

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Start price: $300

Estimated price: $600 - $1,200

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Description

Keywords: French School, Academic Art, Romanticism, Symbolist, Figural, Young Man, Scholar, Books, Forest, Woodland, Tree, Narrative Art, European Art, Antique Painting, Gilt Frame, Paris

Summary:
P. Bernard, signed 19th century. *Young Scholar* Oil painting depicting a contemplative young man leaning with a tied stack of books rests beside him. Likely artist is Pigot Bernard

Signed “P. Bernard.” lower left. Presented in an ornate period giltwood frame.

The reverse retains a partial historic Paris trade label for Ancienne Maison G. J. Morin / Pottier, Emballeur-Expéditeur, 16 & 19 rue Gaillon, Paris

Painting with age-related craquelure visible throughout. The period gilt frame exhibits substantial age-related wear and loss.
Measurement: Art: 22 x 11 1/2 in. (55.9 x 29.2 cm.), Frame: 29 3/4 x 19 1/2 in. (75.6 x 49.5 cm.) approx

Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.

All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.

Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.

Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.
Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions.  Accordingly, works are sold as  ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.