Trumeau mirror with painting signed G. Conrad – Louis XV style, Normandy, c. 1900–1930
Normandy trumeau mirror with painting, signed G. Conrad
A wide trumeau mirror in provincial Louis XV style from Normandy, with an oil painting signed G. Conrad: Georges Conrad (1874–1936), a painter and illustrator who worked in Elbeuf and Rouen and illustrated books for publishers such as Hachette and Fayard. We bought the trumeau near Rouen, the very region where Conrad worked.
The elongated painting shows a cheerful scene of village life: on the left a fisherman at the water’s edge, in the middle a girl on a donkey with a copper milk churn and on the right a laughing washerwoman at her tub, with ducks and a thatched roof. You can see the hand of an illustrator with a sense of humour. The painting is framed by carved scrolls beneath a wavy cornice; below is a mirror with old mirror glass. The side stiles have carved foliage in arched panels and the sides angle back, so the trumeau sits beautifully above a fireplace. The oak frame was later painted in a soft sage green, with a well-worn patina.
Why we chose this piece
A signed painting by a Normandy artist in a Normandy trumeau, bought in his own region: this piece has a story that holds together. The soft green brings out the warm colours of the scene beautifully.
Style and interior
Perfect for a French country, brocante or classic interior, and also beautiful as a focal point in a calm, light space above a fireplace, sideboard or console.
Dimensions: 140 cm wide, 129 cm high, 12 cm deep
Artist: Georges Conrad (1874–1936)
Technique: oil paint
Signature: signed G. Conrad (photo 12)
Material: oak, later painted; mirror glass
Style: Louis XV, provincial
Origin: Normandy, France (bought near Rouen)
Period: c. 1900–1930
Condition: good. The painting is stable, with light craquelure consistent with its age; the varnish has yellowed somewhat, giving the scene a warm, aged tone. The frame was later painted and has a well-worn patina with worn areas (photos 6 and 9). The mirror glass is lightly oxidised, with spots where the silvering has come away (photos 9 and 10). There are a few small holes in the top rail (photo 7); these are not woodworm.
Price:
€ 1.550
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More about this style: Classic antiques at home: centuries old, and made to last · French country living: wood, stone and the calm of country life
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