Renaat Saey - Village view - Sold

A charming, understated evening village street, painted in warm ochre and brown tones, with subtle light in windows and along facades.
The brushwork consists of short, lively strokes that give the composition a romantic and slightly impressionistic character.
The painting is clearly signed on the canvas itself (bottom right) with “Saey J”.
In addition, a metal nameplate with the same signature has been attached to the frame.
This combination occurs more frequently in decorative European canvases from the 20th century, where the framer made the painter's name visible.

Renaat Jean Saey signed his paintings with various signatures.
In the 20th century, it was not uncommon for artists to use different signatures for different genres or periods.
He used the initials "J. Saey" for his more traditional, figurative works (such as village and cityscapes), while for his more modern, imaginative work he often uses his full first name.

Oil paint on canvas
Good decorative condition
Minor signs of age, light craquelure consistent with age
Original or early 20th-century frame, including metal nameplate
No labels or notes on the back

Origin:
Private collection (Netherlands).

This painting is virtually identical in style and execution to another painting by the same artist that was auctioned at Stair Galleries (Hudson, NY) under the title “European School: Village Street at Night”, where it fetched a hammer price of $600.

Dimensions :
Width including frame 74 cm and Height 84 cm
Work Width: 60 cm and Height 70 cm