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C1890 French School Watercolor. Rue De Jeanne d’Arc. Joan Of Arc. Rochefoucald

For sale is a very beautiful late 19th century early 20th century French impressionist watercolor painting of the famed Joan of Arc statue on Rue Jeanne d'Arc in the Place des Pyramides in Paris France. The sculpture was done by the French sculptor Emmanuel Frémiet. (1824 – 1910) During the golden age of French sculpture in 1874. This watercolor is signed in the lower left corner somewhat illegibly, but we seem to be able to decipher the name Rochefoucald Rochefoucalt)? We feel fairly confident on the last name but we cannot determine the first name. Possibly the letters “G de”. The last name certainly being a French surname. We have seen several French artists with the same last name, but we cannot attribute this to any particular artist as we are unsure. Please see the close-up, detailed pictures of the signature for your own consideration. Overall, the watercolor is just a wonderful. It depicts local Parisians going about their day as they stroll through the Place des Pyramides plaza while the gold gilt statue of Joan Of Arc lols large above them. Just a wonderful impressionist watercolor. Condition: Some age appropriate toning and light spotting in areas. Edge toning. The image of the watercolor haven't been transposed to what is most likely the original paper backer board beneath the painting as you can tell in one of our detailed pictures. Matted but not framed. Matting and backer materials should be replaced with archival acid free materials for long-term preservation Measurements: Matted – 18 3/8″ x 14 1/2″ Sight Size – 12 1/8″ x 9 1/8″ Watercolor – 12 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WILL NOT INCLUDE MATTING IN THE SALE