Antique painting of a forest landscape signed S.Gautier

Beautiful old painting "The Edge of the Woods" from the 20th century. Oil on hardboard, signed lower left S.GAUTIER, depicting a path through the forest on an autumn day. Beautiful dynamic composition in a period frame in white patinated wood with a gilded effect. Overall in its original condition. Has retained traces of its past. Paint and varnish stains on the work. Paint missing in places. Old patinated frame. Dimensions: Height 55 X Width 70 X Depth 6 Hardboard: H45.5 X Width 60.