Mid-20th Century Parisian Street Scene Oil Painting

This item is an oil-on-canvas or oil-on-board painting depicting a bustling European street scene, stylized in a manner reminiscent of mid-20th-century decorative art. The composition features figures in period dress, including ladies in long gowns and wide-brimmed hats, alongside a horse-drawn carriage in front of rustic architecture. The palette is dominated by earthen tones, specifically browns, ochres, and siennas, with subtle highlights of white and red. The paint is applied with an impasto technique, creating a textured surface that adds depth to the cobbled street and foliage. It is signed in the lower right corner, though the signature is partially illegible. The artwork is housed in a substantial multi-layered frame consisting of a dark wood outer moulding, a speckled gold-toned inset, and an off-white linen liner with a gold-leafed fillet. The frame appears to be in good condition, showing only minor shelf wear and surface dust. The painting exhibits a light patina consistent with an age of approximately 40 to 60 years. This style of painting was frequently produced in the mid-1900s for the commercial gallery market, emphasizing a romanticized view of traditional European life. The craftsmanship shows a confident, rapid application of paint, suggesting a professional hand experienced in figurative streetscapes.