Bidspirit auction | J. Freuguey, Harbor Scene in

J. Freuguey, Harbor Scene in La Rochelle, France, Oil on Canvas - This large-scale oil painting on stretched canvas depicts the historic harbor of La Rochelle, France, at sunset. The composition features the prominent medieval fortifications of the port, specifically the Tour de la Chaîne and Tour Saint-Nicolas, flanking the harbor entrance. The water is populated with traditional fishing vessels characterized by large brown and blue sails, with a small rowboat and lone figure positioned in the foreground. The work is executed in a Post-Impressionist style, utilizing expressive brushwork and significant impasto to create texture and capture the shimmering light reflections on the water. The painting is signed J. Freuguey in the lower right corner. The verso reveals a wooden stretcher with a handwritten inscription on the top bar that reads la Rochelle - Le port - J. Freuguey. The piece is housed in a wide, multi-tiered wooden frame with a cream-painted and distressed finish, including a neutral linen-style liner. Framed Dimensions: 25 x 45.5 inches. The painting is in good overall condition. Fine craquelure is visible in areas of heavier impasto, particularly within the sky and water. There is a light layer of surface dirt and minor yellowing of the varnish consistent with age. The frame shows minor surface wear, including some chipping to the painted finish and typical age-related separation at the mitered corners.