Victor Di Gesu

'Flowers in a Blue Teapot', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, LACMA, Carmel, SFAA

1946

Signed, verso, "Ament" and "de la Roche" for Janet Ament de la Roche (American, 1916-2000) and titled "Black Vase"; painted circa 1955. Oil still-life of a black teapot...

An exuberant Post-Impressionist still life of spring flowers shown informally arranged in a creamware vase against a variegated ivory background. Signed Lower Right 'H. Frank' and painted circa 1975. After initially studying in Paris, Harold Frank attended the New York Art Students League, the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, Chouinard Art Institute and UCLA where he was a colleague of Richard Diebenkorn, who had a lasting influence on his work. Other artists who deeply affected his creative philosophy included Matisse, Rouault, Picasso and De Kooning. His one-man and group exhibition record is extensive and he was shown internationally in London, Paris, Amsterdam and Aubonne, Switzerland, as well as throughout the United States from the 1960's through the 80's. Though he did not seek recognition as his reason to create, major awards also came his way (among them the Adolph and Clara Obrig Award and the Sudam Silver Medal from the National Academy of Design; the National Watercolor Society's Grumbacher Award; the John Marin Memorial Award in the Watercolor U.S.A. Show and a First Prize from the Laguna Beach Museum of Art. His subject matter included pure abstracts, landscapes, still lifes and the male and female head and figure. As many artists have done before and after him, he explored variations of each subject, experimenting with changes in medium, technique, light and color. His remarkable paintings of the female head and form quickly developed into a vehicle for his abstract interpretations. Though his brushwork is quick and sure, he often labored over several pieces at the same time. This piece is accompanied with a first edition copy of 'Harold Frank: Abstract Expressionist 1921-1995' by Sandie Stern and published by Millenium Twelve Two (2001). Education: National Academy of Design, New York, 1936; Art Students League, New York, 1937; Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York; Chouinard Art Institute, Los Angeles; University of California, Los Angeles. Selected One-Man Exhibitions: Savage Gallery, London, England, 1960; Galerij Werking, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1960; Ardail-Castro Gallery, Paris, France, 1960; Pasadena Art Musuem, Pasadena, California, 1962; Ryder Gallery, Los Angeles, California, 1964; Ankrum Gallery, Los Angeles, California, 1964; Gallerie Chantepierre, Aubonne, Switzerland, 1966; Haggenmmaker Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, 1966; Irene Neuman Galleries (with Ernest Halpern), Los Angeles, California, 1968; Emerson Gallery, Encino, California, 1973; Otis Art Institute, Los Angeles, California, 1977; Chester House Gallery, Chester, Vermont, 1977; L'Atelier Gallerie, Carmel, California, 1978; Upstairs Downstairs...

An elegant still-life of apricot-pink roses shown informally arranged in a plum-colored vase contrasted against a scumbled ivory and parchment background. Signed lower left 'Jon Bl...

Signed verso 'Di Gesu' for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and painted circa 1965. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los Angeles Art Center and...

Signed and inscribed lower right, 'Johannes Me Fecit' and dated '72', stamped verso with Lion seal. A charming and loosely painted study of spring flowers shown informally arranged ...

Signed on old label, verso, 'Anthony Cooper' (Lithuanian-American, 1907-1992), titled, 'Spring Bouquet' and painted circa 1955. Antanas Skupas, also kn...

Original oil on artist board still life of a vase of beautiful flowers with an apple. The artist is Robert Alan Waltsak. . Signed lower right by the artist. Condition is excellent ...

Floris Jespers Antwerp 1889 – 1965 Belgian Painter "Yellow Tulips" In the painting "Yellow Tulips," Floris Jespers showcases his Fauvist prowess, breaking free from representationa...

Framed 23 x 15.75 Image 21.5 x 14.25 Pierre Jerome French 1905-1982 During his 50+ year career as an artist, he won several major awards, including awards at the Prix de Rome, in...

Framed 23 x 15.75 Image 21.5 x 14.25 Pierre Jerome French 1905-1982 During his 50+ year career as an artist, he won several major awards, including awards at the Prix de Rome, in...

This painting depicts a whimsical bouquet of flowers in a white vase resting on a table with a multicolored background. The piece is done in a highly impressionistic manner with uniq...

Jean Chaleye. French ( b.1878 - d.1960 ). Still life of Carnations & Marigolds. Oil on Board. Signed. Image size 20.9 inches x 25.2 inches ( 53cm x 64cm ). Frame size 27.6 inches x ...