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$27,025.00

JULES RENE HERVE (French, 1887-1981) “TEMPS GRIS A LANGRES” (“Cloudy Day in Langres, France”). Outstanding large oil on canvas scene shows a procession of nuns with black umbrellas proceeding through arched bridge. Large yellow sided building with red roof and windows is seen on right side with large courtyard. Landscape is seen in background with fields and trees. Signed lower right “Jules R. Herve”. Housed in a magnificent 5-1/2” wide gesso decorated partial gilt and green painted frame. We believe this to be the largest painting by this artist. PROVENANCE: Exhibited Paris Salon, Societe Des Artistes Francais 1924, Sotheby’s Arcade, New York, 6/30/93. SIZE: 64-1/4” x 51-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-99583 (20,000-30,000)


Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2004
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