Oil Painting Signed Paul Mattig, likely pseudonym for Eugene Galien-Laloue

This is an original antique Art Deco oil painting. It is a very well done and detailed portrait of an attractive lady. She is dressed in colorful clothing with a flower in her hair and lots of interesting jewelry.

It is signed Paul Mattig Buenos Aires, top right. Research has revealed that Paul Mattig is a likely pseudonym for French artist Eugene Galien-Lalou. There are examples of his works with both signatures on them or simply Paul Mattig. There is minor paint loss near the left edge and a light scratch that starts as a dot near the central lower half of the painting and runs down to the bottom edge. Otherwise, it is in excellent antique condition. Medium is oil on canvas mounted on board. Size is about 22"w x 27 /2"h. Please notice the presence in this link of the pseudonym signature "Paul Mattig".

Thanks for looking and good luck. We have lots of other interesting antiques and collectibles, so please check out our other listings. The item "Oil Painting Signed Paul Mattig, likely pseudonym for Eugene Galien-Laloue" is in sale since Thursday, December 24, 2015. This item is in the category "Art\Paintings". The seller is "lazydogantiques" and is located in Chicago, Illinois.

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Original/Reproduction: Original
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Signed?: Signed
Material: Oil
Subject: Portrait of a Lady
Style: Art Deco
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 30in.)
Date of Creation: 1900-1949
Region of Origin: Buenos Aires