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NJ Antiques April Auction

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 195

Jean-Paul Mouran (20th C.) The Sea and the Child Impasto Painting

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Original painting by Jean-Paul Mouran titled La Mer et L’Enfant (The Sea and the Child), depicting a vibrant harbor scene with boats, masts, and colorful waterfront architecture rendered in an expressive, textured style. The composition features bold palette knife work and rich impasto, with lively hues of red, yellow, blue, and earth tones capturing the movement and atmosphere of a coastal port. Signed upper right and presented in a contemporary frame, the work reflects Mouran’s modernist approach to maritime subjects, blending abstraction with figurative elements. A striking and decorative example of mid to late 20th century European harbor painting. Approx. frame size (in): 29.75 x 35.75 x 2.25, Approx. painting size (in): 23.75 x 29.75.

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