M-108-0001
JOHANN-BARTHOLD JONGKIND Oil on Canvas Painting, Faubourg St-Jacques
$24,000.00
DETAILS
Jongkind painted this same Paris street scene under different lighting conditions. For a similar scene see: Sotheby's Auction, London, United Kingdom, December 8, 1999, Lot 104. [Literature: Hefting 426].
PROVENANCE
According to the current owner this Jongkind painting was purchased in the early 20th century through a buyer for the Marshall Field and Company department store art gallery in Paris and shipped to Chicago, Illinois.
TITLE
Le Faubourg Saint-Jacques
STYLE
Impressionism
FRAMING
Gilt gesso frame under glass
PLACE OF ORIGIN
France | Europe
MAKER
Attributed Johann-Barthold (Johan-Barthold) Jongkind (Dutch, 1918-91) | Active: France. Canvas: Paul Contet (Paris, France, 1886-?). Contet was a colorman, framer, dealer, who took over Madame Latouche’s shop after the death of her husband, Louis Latouche (1829-84).
MARKS
Titled and signed (lower right): Faubourg St. Jacques / Paris il Avril Jongkind. Canvas (stencil stamp on reverse): TOILES á PEINDRE á COULEURS FINES / P. CONTET / PARIS / 34, Rue Lafayette, 34
PERIOD
Mid 19th century
DATE
Circa 1867
DIMENSIONS
Width 30 Depth 3.5 Height 27 inches
Sight: Width 17.75 Height 14.5 inches
