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Eugène Pavy
Antique French Orientalist Oil Painting by Pavy

1884

$24,881.35
£18,000
€21,480.07
CA$34,499.19
A$35,040.63
CHF 20,192.91
MX$423,063.79
NOK 234,559.77
SEK 236,516.82
DKK 160,570.57

About the Item

Antique French Orientalist oil painting by Pavy French, 1884 Panel: Height 53cm, width 65cm Frame: Height 74cm, width 84cm, depth 8cm This striking 19th-century Orientalist painting by French artist Eugène Pavy (1850–1905) presents a richly detailed vision of daily life in a North African marketplace. Painted in 1884, the scene unfolds before pale sunlit buildings, beneath a vivid blue sky. Figures in traditional robes are captured in quiet conversation and lively trade, while baskets overflow with citrus fruits and produce. In the centre, a woman in a bright pink dress balances a woven basket atop her head, surrounded by other figures seated at market stalls. The scene is alive with movement and colour, from the brilliant blue garments to the warm earth tones of the architecture and landscape. The composition is brought to life with Pavy’s deft handling of light and texture—note the flicker of shadow beneath the archways, or the dusty ground disturbed by tethered donkeys. With careful brushwork and a naturalistic palette, the artist brings depth and atmosphere to this bustling street scene. Eugène Pavy was a French painter known for his evocative Orientalist subjects. Active in Paris during the second half of the 19th century, he exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1875. Though relatively few of his works survive, they are admired for their vivid storytelling and refined technique, often depicting North African life through a European lens. This original oil on panel is set within an elaborate carved giltwood frame, inscribed with the title and artist’s name, and bearing both a label and auction stamps to the reverse. The painting is signed in the lower right corner ‘Eug. Pavy. 1884’. A fine example of Orientalist art and a superb addition to any collection of 19th-century French painting.
  • Creator:
    Eugène Pavy (1840 - 1905, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1884
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 33.08 in (84 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 179841stDibs: LU674316295642

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