Table HST L'Abreuvoir café de Montmartre Paris 1950 signed C. Fontagne

Interesting painting made in oil on cardboard and signed by Christian Fointagne, dating from the middle of the last century and representing a café restaurant in Montmartre, rue de l'abreuvoir (located at 14 rue de l'Abreuvoir more precisely), historic establishment run by Georges Baillot (from 1924 to 1957). today a museum, (this establishment and especially known for having saved its zinc counter during the occupation by hiding it behind a partition). Do not hesitate to consult chriswac's very well-researched blog: http://www.montmartre-secret.com/2019/03/rue-de-l-abreuvoir.14.maison-georges.baillot.html Good state of conservation (slightly domed panel, nothing serious), the period frame is offered with the work. Dimension with frame: 54 / 62, panel: 38 / 45 cm

Ref. : E46SA5X9