Family Portrait By Charles-henri-michel Franzini D’issoncourt, September 1, 1925 Hst
Franzini d'Issoncourt also enjoyed a significant career on the French Riviera. Settling in Cannes at the beginning of the 20th century, he actively participated in the local artistic scene and became a sought-after portraitist among high society.
A particularly well-documented work
The painting's interest also lies in the details preserved on the reverse. A handwritten inscription precisely identifies the sitters:
"Marie Louise Montel with her son Georges"
Another inscription reads "Ganachaud – 11 avenue du Prado – Marseille," providing valuable information about the work's provenance or presentation.
The date visible on the canvas, September 1, 1925, precisely places the portrait in the artist's mature period.
Furthermore, research has revealed Franzini d'Issoncourt's work in a 1900 exhibition catalog, which includes portraits titled "Marie-Louise; Fabienne; Georges." This detail is particularly interesting in light of the first names inscribed on the back of our painting, even if it doesn't, on its own, allow us to definitively identify the same individuals.
To date, available genealogical and historical research does not allow us to identify with sufficient certainty which Montel family members are behind Marie Louise and Georges. We therefore prefer to retain the identification given directly on the canvas rather than propose an unverified family attribution.
A charming work, then, but also a true family document, since the painter captured on canvas not only the features of his models, but also their identities, their relationship to him, and the precise date of their meeting.
The painting is presented in a substantial frame of carved wood and gilt stucco, richly decorated with foliage, flowers, and pearls, which contributes significantly to the overall decorative presence.
A beautiful portrait from the Belle Époque, continuing into the 1920s, particularly appealing for its family subject, its quality of execution, and the valuable inscriptions preserved on the reverse.
Some technical details to include in the record:
Artist: Charles-Henri-Michel Franzini d’Issoncourt
School: French School
Technique: Oil on canvas
Subject: Portrait of Marie Louise Montel and her son Georges
Date: September 1, 1925
Signature: Lower left
Frame: Large frame in carved gilt wood and stucco
Inscriptions on the reverse: Identification of the sitters and the inscription “Ganachaud – 11 avenue du Prado – Marseille”
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A particularly well-documented work
The painting's interest also lies in the details preserved on the reverse. A handwritten inscription precisely identifies the sitters:
"Marie Louise Montel with her son Georges"
Another inscription reads "Ganachaud – 11 avenue du Prado – Marseille," providing valuable information about the work's provenance or presentation.
The date visible on the canvas, September 1, 1925, precisely places the portrait in the artist's mature period.
Furthermore, research has revealed Franzini d'Issoncourt's work in a 1900 exhibition catalog, which includes portraits titled "Marie-Louise; Fabienne; Georges." This detail is particularly interesting in light of the first names inscribed on the back of our painting, even if it doesn't, on its own, allow us to definitively identify the same individuals.
To date, available genealogical and historical research does not allow us to identify with sufficient certainty which Montel family members are behind Marie Louise and Georges. We therefore prefer to retain the identification given directly on the canvas rather than propose an unverified family attribution.
A charming work, then, but also a true family document, since the painter captured on canvas not only the features of his models, but also their identities, their relationship to him, and the precise date of their meeting.
The painting is presented in a substantial frame of carved wood and gilt stucco, richly decorated with foliage, flowers, and pearls, which contributes significantly to the overall decorative presence.
A beautiful portrait from the Belle Époque, continuing into the 1920s, particularly appealing for its family subject, its quality of execution, and the valuable inscriptions preserved on the reverse.
Some technical details to include in the record:
Artist: Charles-Henri-Michel Franzini d’Issoncourt
School: French School
Technique: Oil on canvas
Subject: Portrait of Marie Louise Montel and her son Georges
Date: September 1, 1925
Signature: Lower left
Frame: Large frame in carved gilt wood and stucco
Inscriptions on the reverse: Identification of the sitters and the inscription “Ganachaud – 11 avenue du Prado – Marseille”
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1 590 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Good condition
Width: 70cm
Height: 90cm
Reference (ID): 1807356
Availability: In stock
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