Auguste Veillon (1834-1890), Attributed to - Paesaggio montano

J. Chevalon (19th-20th centuries) Attributed to Auguste Veillon (1834-1890)
TITLE: Villars sous Dent de Jaman
TECHNIQUE: Oil on cardboard
SIGNATURE: Not signed on the front, bears a retrospective inscription ("Villars sous Dent de Jaman, Aug. Veillon 1865")
DIMENSIONS: 20 x 32 cm (work), 24 x 35 cm (frame)
This fascinating 19th-century painting captures the essence of the Swiss Alpine landscape with great mastery and romantic sensibility. The composition opens onto a picturesque mountain view, dominated by the presence of imposing fir trees that rise on the right, outlining the profile of the wooded slope. On the left, a characteristic traditional chalet blends harmoniously into the surrounding nature, evoking the serene atmosphere of high-altitude pastoral life.
In the background, the majestic mountain peaks rise against a clear and bright sky. The light is rendered with notable skill, illuminating the meadow in the foreground and highlighting the rocky reliefs in the distance with delicate shading, imparting vibrant atmospheric depth to the scene. The color palette plays on contrasts between the intense, earthy greens of the vegetation and the cool, clear blues of the alpine summits.
The ancient inscription on the back documents precisely the topographic subject (Villars, at the foot of the Dent de Jaman), the artist’s name, and dating to 1865, making the work a precious and historically grounded testimony of 19th-century landscape painting. It is a piece of definite interest for collectors of mountain art and Swiss vedutismo.

The frame, if visible in the photo, is included in the lot as a pure gift from me and is not part of the sale; it does not determine the value and, given its delicacy, is not insured. Consequently, any defects already present on the frame are not reported and any damage to it during transport will not be considered for claims or returns. The wall-mounting system may also be removed. Glass often breaks during transport and may ruin the work. They can be removed upon request at no additional cost. Please let me know if you prefer the work shipped without it; otherwise I cannot assume responsibility.

Shipping and customs notes
The item will be shipped from Geneva, Switzerland. For this reason, delivery times to EU countries may be slightly longer than usual due to standard customs clearance procedures.

If the package is returned for an incorrect address, unclaimed package or unpaid duties, the buyer must pay for a second shipment and cover return costs.

I also remind you that, since Switzerland lies outside the EU customs area, import duties, local VAT, and customs duties are the sole responsibility of the buyer and will be collected by the authorities in your country upon delivery. I advise you to inform yourself in advance to avoid surprises. Alternatively to shipping, if you have the possibility, in-person pickup in Geneva is always the option I prefer and strongly recommend, as it eliminates shipping costs and ensures maximum safety for the work. If shipping is chosen, I will do my best to package the painting to protect it during transit."} }lowassistant kanal શ {