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Lot 137
Paris, Montmartre - Rue de l'Abreuvoir by André Krafft (French, 1911-1986) Watercolor and Ink on Paper
Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$20
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| $2,000 | $250 |
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An atmospheric mid-century Parisian street scene capturing a view looking up the historic Rue de l'Abreuvoir in the Montmartre district. The composition features several strolling figures along the curving cobblestone street, with a prominent building on the left displaying a vintage hand-painted "Georges Vins" wine advertisement. In the misty background, the iconic domes of the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur rise above the horizon. Rendered with loose, expressive watercolor washes and detailed ink outlines, the work is signed "Krafft" in the lower-left corner and bears a handwritten title and location inscription along the lower margin.
Specifications:
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Medium: Watercolor and ink on paper
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Dimensions: 14 x 11 in
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Framing: Unframed (mounted to backing board)
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Inscriptions: Signed "Krafft" lower left; handwritten inscription along the bottom margin reads: "Paris, Montmartre - Rue de l'Abreuvoir"
Keywords: Andre Krafft watercolor, Rue de l'Abreuvoir painting, Montmartre street scene, vintage Paris watercolor, Sacre Coeur background, mid-century French art, Georges Vins sign, French illustrator, historic Parisian street, original ink and wash, collectible French cityscape.
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