Impressionistic Watercolor Sketch of Notre-Dame de Paris

This item is an original watercolor and ink painting on paper, executed in a loose, impressionistic style typical of mid-20th-century Parisian street scenes. The medium appears to be watercolor wash combined with fine ink linework, creating a sense of movement and light. The subject depicts a view of the Notre-Dame Cathedral from along the Seine riverbank, featuring a tree-lined walkway with a park bench and figures. The color palette is composed of muted greens, soft blues, ochre, and earthy browns against the off-white tone of the paper. There is a visible artist's signature in the lower right corner, which appear to read 'Varter' or similar, suggesting a professional artist active in the Montmartre or tourist art trade of the era. The piece is housed in a traditional gold-leaf or gilded wooden frame with ornate floral corner flourishes and a blue mat board which shows some slight fading. The paper exhibits a mild, even patina consistent with age, though no major water damage or foxing is immediately visible. The craftsmanship reflects a confident hand with a mastery of wet-on-wet techniques and quick, gestural strokes that define the architectural spires of the cathedral in the background. Based on the framing style and the artistic technique, the work is estimated to date from the 1950s to the 1970s.