Lot #18: Vintage Mid-Century Parisian Street Scene Oil Painting – Signed Ed Mathieu c. 1960s/70s

Vintage Mid-Century Parisian Street Scene Oil Painting – Signed Ed Mathieu c. 1960s/70s This original Ed Mathieu oil painting features a captivating Parisian street scene, crafted with rich texture and a moody, atmospheric palette. This vintage, used piece showcases an impressionistic style that beautifully captures the essence of 1960s/70s European city life, housed in its original wooden frame with linen liner. The canvas shows subtle signs of age consistent with its history, contributing to its authentic vintage character. Up for auction is a charming vintage Mid-Century Modern impressionist oil painting depicting a classic, bustling Parisian street scene. The artwork features strolling figures, grand architecture, and wet pavement reflections rendered in a beautiful tonal palette of grey, cream, and muted earth tones. Artist: Signed "Ed Mathieu" in the lower right corner, a well-documented mid-century studio signature popular for European export art. Medium: Original oil on canvas. Technique: Exceptional use of heavy impasto and palette knife work, creating a wonderful thick texture throughout the sky and buildings. Framing: Housed in its original period-correct wooden frame featuring a classic textured linen mat liner and a silver-toned inner bevel. Art Dimensions: 8" x 10" Total Framed Size: 13.25" x 15.25" Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The canvas and paint film are stable with no major paint loss or flaking. The frame shows minor age-appropriate wear. Small, original stray paint marks are visible on the edge of the linen liner, showcasing its authentic studio production. Ready to hang with secure wire attached to the back. This piece makes a fantastic addition to any Mid-Century Modern home decor collection or gallery wall Pickup at Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Pickup category timeslot {A}