Jean-adrien Mercier (1899–1995) View Of The Pavilion At Châteaubriant Castle

▪ Oil on panel, signed “Jean A. Mercier” in the lower left corner and dated 1922.
▪ This charming early work depicts the pavilion at the Châteaubriant estate in La Baumette, in the town of Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire, near Angers. The foreground is enlivened by a pond with shimmering reflections, while a bust on its pedestal harmoniously balances the composition. The warm color palette and loose brushwork already reveal Jean-Adrien Mercier’s artistic sensibility, in a Post-Impressionist spirit.
▪ On the reverse of the panel is an autograph inscription by the artist: “Jean A. Mercier – View of the Châteaubriant Pavilion – La Baumette – Ste Gemmes-sur-Loire – 1922,” which allows for the precise identification of the subject and its location.
▪ The Châteaubriant estate played an important role in the life of Jean-Adrien Mercier, who spent many years there. The artist’s depictions of this estate remain rare on the market.
▪ This work was offered at a public auction in Évreux on June 29, 2025, demonstrating the interest it generates among collectors.
▪ It is presented in a superb antique Montparnasse frame, richly carved and gilded, which perfectly highlights the composition.
▪ Dimensions:
Artwork: 35 × 28 cm
With frame: 56 × 48 cm
▪ Condition:
The entire piece is in excellent condition, both the artwork and its superb antique Montparnasse frame.
▪ A rare work from Jean-Adrien Mercier’s early period, combining artistic, historical, and cultural significance, which will appeal to both admirers of the artist and collectors of the Angers school.