Bas-Relief Painting in Petrified Limestone, signed CF.Becker – Late 19th century

Bas-relief painting in petrified limestone, also called calcite, signed by the sculptor cf becker. This work represents a traditional festival in an auvergne village at the end of the harvest. To finalize this article, the artist creates a matrix then a negative mold. This mold is placed under petrifying waters rich in calcium carbonates which cover it entirely with limestone. Borrowing from realism, this painting is a real document recounting daily life in auvergne. ******** period: late 19th century excellent condition. Dimensions: width: 33 cm thickness: 2 cm height: 26 cm ref. 310524.