French school (XX) - Il gioco degli scacchi
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Il gioco degli scacchi, a mixed-media retouched interior-scene by the French school (early 20th century), unsigned, 25 × 30 cm (34 × 39 cm with frame), 1.5 kg, France, original edition, in good condition, sold with frame by owner or dealer.
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Oil on canvas with retouché technique depicting 'The Game of Chess', stage reproduction from a 19th-century genre scene, French school early 20th century, framed with convex glass.
This work uses the retouché technique, a decorative process popular at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century that combined photographic or lithographic prints with hand-painted retouches and applications of raised materials. The convex glass frame is characteristic of this period and served to protect and enhance the three-dimensional details of the work. The depicted scene repeats the romantic theme of courtship through the game of chess, a motif widely used in European 19th-century art.
These retouché paintings are particularly appreciated by collectors of Victorian and Edwardian decorative art for their refined craftsmanship and nostalgic charm. They are sought after by antique enthusiasts who wish to furnish spaces in a classical style or by those who collect applied art objects from the period. The convex glass and the original gilded frame significantly increase the value and collecting interest of these pieces compared with simple reproductions.
Dimensions with frame (provided as a courtesy): 34x39
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateOil on canvas with retouché technique depicting 'The Game of Chess', stage reproduction from a 19th-century genre scene, French school early 20th century, framed with convex glass.
This work uses the retouché technique, a decorative process popular at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century that combined photographic or lithographic prints with hand-painted retouches and applications of raised materials. The convex glass frame is characteristic of this period and served to protect and enhance the three-dimensional details of the work. The depicted scene repeats the romantic theme of courtship through the game of chess, a motif widely used in European 19th-century art.
These retouché paintings are particularly appreciated by collectors of Victorian and Edwardian decorative art for their refined craftsmanship and nostalgic charm. They are sought after by antique enthusiasts who wish to furnish spaces in a classical style or by those who collect applied art objects from the period. The convex glass and the original gilded frame significantly increase the value and collecting interest of these pieces compared with simple reproductions.
Dimensions with frame (provided as a courtesy): 34x39
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Artist
French school (XX)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Il gioco degli scacchi
Technique
Mixed technique
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
25 cm
Width
30 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Depiction/theme
Interior scene
Style
Classical
Period
1920-1930
Sold with frame
Yes
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