Paintings

Botanical watercolour and gouache on paper circa 1920 by French fauvist painter Raoul Dufy. The work depicts flowers in red, blue and green. This work was executed by Dufy as a fabric design. Dimensions: Framed: 19.5"x19.5" Unframed: 12"x12" Provenance: Private collection of works by Raoul Dufy for Bianchini Ferier Bianchini Ferrier Collection - Christie's London - July 2001 SF Fall Show Raoul Dufy was one of a family of nine children, including five sisters and a younger brother, Jean Dufy, also destined to become a painter. Their father was an accountant in the employ of a major company in Le Havre. The Dufy family was musically gifted: his father was an organist, as was his brother Léon, and his youngest brother Gaston was an accomplished flautist who later worked as a music critic in Paris. Raoul Dufy's studies were interrupted at the age of 14, when he had to contribute to the family income. He took a job with an importer of Brazilian coffee, but still found time from 1892 to attend evening courses in drawing and composition at the local college of fine arts under Charles Marie Lhullier, former teacher of Othon Friesz and Georges Braque. He spent his free time in museums, admiring the paintings of Eugène Boudin in Le Havre and The Justice of Trajan in Rouen. A municipal scholarship enabled him to leave for Paris in 1900, where he lodged initially with Othon Friesz. He was accepted by the École des Beaux-Arts, where he studied under Léon Bonnat, whose innate conservatism prompted Dufy to remark later that it was 'good to be at the Beaux-Arts providing one knew one could leave'. And leave he did, four years later, embarking with friends and fellow students on the rounds of the major Paris galleries - Ambroise Vollard, Durand-Ruel, Eugène Blot and Berheim-Jeune. For Dufy and his contemporaries, Impressionism represented a rejection of sterile academism in favour of the open-air canvases of Manet, the light and bright colours of the Impressionists, and, beyond them, the daringly innovative work of Gauguin and Van Gogh, Seurat, Cézanne, Toulouse-Lautrec and others. Dufy was an out-and-out individualist, however, and was not tempted to imitate any of these artists. He produced, between 1935 and 1937, Fée Electricité (Spirit of Electricity), the emblem for the French utilities company Electricité de France (EDF). Dufy visited the USA for the first time in 1937, as a member of the Carnegie Prize jury. In 1940, the outbreak of war (and his increasingly rheumatic condition) persuaded him to settle in Nice. When he eventually returned to Paris 10 years later, his rheumatism had become so debilitating that he immediately left for Boston to follow a course of pioneering anti-cortisone treatment. He continued working, however, spending time first in Harvard and then in New York City before moving to the drier climate of Tucson, Arizona. The cortisone treatment was by and large unsuccessful, although he did recover the use of his fingers. He returned to Paris in 1951 and decided to settle in Forcalquier, where the climate was more clement. Within a short time, however, he was wheelchair-bound. He died in Forcalquier in March 1953 and was buried in Cimiez. Between 1895 and 1898, Raoul Dufy painted watercolours of landscapes near his native Le Havre and around Honfleur and Falaise. By the turn of the century, however, he was already painting certain subjects that were to become hallmarks of his work - flag-decked Parisian cityscapes, Normandy beaches teeming with visitors, regattas and the like, including one of his better-known early works, Landing Stage at Ste-Adresse. By 1905-1906 Friesz, Braque, Matisse, Derain, Vlaminck, Van Dongen and Rouault were described collectively as Fauves (the wild beasts). What they had in common was a desire to innovate, but they felt constrained nonetheless to meet formally to set out the guiding principles of what promised to be a new 'movement'. Dufy quickly established that those principles were acceptable; moreover, he was most impressed by one particular painting by Henri Matisse ( Luxury, Calm and Voluptuousness) which, to Dufy, embodied both novelty and a sense of artistic freedom. Dufy promptly aligned himself with the Fauves. Together with Albert Marquet in particular, he spent his time travelling the Normandy coast and painting views similar...

"In spring 2020 I traveled to the south of France to the city of Menton, where the famous Fête du Citron took place." said Anna Shesterikova about this artwork. "I was mesmerized by ...

Experience the enchanting beauty of "Beginning of Autumn," an acrylic on canvas painting measuring 100 x 80 cm. Inspired by the iconic Forest of Fontainebleau, this artwork captures ...

Title: Original Oil Painting of Townscape with Minaret and Figures on Horseback Artist: Roland Pichard Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 10.75 (height) x 8.75 (width...

Signed and dated oil on board landscape by French Post-Impressionist painter Victor Charreton. The piece depicts a view of Lake Chambon, near Mont-Dore - with a view of the blue moun...

Late 19th Century Upstate New York Oil Painting Landscape by Frances B. Clark Moody rural Hudson River School style painting of Upstate ...

Signed and dated neo-impressionist landscape oil on canvas by French painter Leo Marie Gausson. Gausson painted this picturesque view of then fields above Triel-sur-Seine, a small to...

Abstracted Landscape Suzanne Vattier, French 1901-1996 gouache painting on artist paper, framed size: 8 x 11 inches Suzanne Vattier (1901-1996) was a pupil of the famous painter, An...

We are pleased to present a rare and remarkable work by Swedish artist Ture Ander (1881–1959), often referred to as "The Flower Painter." What makes this painting especially unique i...

A charming, beautifully framed and ready to hang gouache on panel by highly-listed Parisian artist Paul Renard. One of two Paris scenes I currently have on offer by Renard. Actual go...

Luminosa opera di Maya Kopitzeva artista Georgiana Sulla parete crea un effetto trompe l'oeil MAYA KOPITZEVA (Gagra, Georgia, 1924 - 2005) Maya Kopitzeva’s works have been acquired by the Russian Ministry of Culture, by the Foundation for the Russian Culture, by various collectors in Europe...

In this series, Perrine explores the profound relationship between light and color, both essential elements in her artistic expression. Without light, there would be no colors, and i...

Jacques Bouyssou, French, 1926-1997 “Les Voiles ” Oil on canvas 5 by 6 ½ in. sight & 11 by 10 ½ in. framed signed lower left – also labeled on verso a gem of a small post-im...

Winter Light by Linda Clerget is an evocative artwork that combines watercolor, ink, and pastels, measuring 65 x 50 cm. This piece captures the serene beauty of a winter landscape, w...

Maurice UTRILLO Montmartre, Moulin de la Galette, c. 1918 Original oil on canvas Signed in the bottom right cornerOn canvas 50 x 67 cm (c. 20 x 27 in) In golden wood frame 64 x 81 c...

Henri Martin 1860-1943 French Le port de Marseille, le quai et les cargos Signed Henri Martin (lower left) Oil on canvas Exemplifying the masterful synthesis of Post-Impressionis...

**TECHNICAL SHEET** - **Author:** Rafael Durán Benet (1931-2015) - **Title:** Robledo - **Technique:** Oil on canvas mounted on board - **Dimensions:** 13 x 16 in - **Framed:** No -...

"Cherry Trees in Bloom on the Seine (Cerisiers en Fleurs sur la Seine)" Raymond Thibesart (France, 1874-1968) Pastel on paper, circa 1920s Signed l.l. Circa 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 ( 20 1/2 ...

This interesting Mid-Century-Modern abstract pointillist cityscape oil on canvas painting is by Le Boreux (France, 20th Century). It depicts a colorful and vibrant brutalist cityscap...

Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) - Park with lake - Oil on cardboard paid to canvas Oil measurements 50x65 cm. Frame measurements 66x81 cm. Rafael Duran Benet (Terrassa, 1931 - Barc...

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

French Yellow House French Post-Impressionist, early 1900's period Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas: 16 x 10.5 inches Condition: The painting is in lovely condition, with brig...

"Paris" signed by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018) painting on artist paper, unframed panting: 12.5 x 19.5 inches condition: This painting is in excellent condition, wi...

Paloma Ripollés Sunset Contemporary Landscape Painting Oil Paint on Canvas Canvas Size: H 89cm x W 116cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how ...

We are pleased to offer a captivating small oil painting by the Swedish artist Georg Stoopendaal. Despite its modest dimensions of 14 x 18.5 cm, this piece exudes a powerful presence...

Monaco’s Coastline Tony Minartz (French, 1873 - 1994) signed watercolour on artist paper painting : 12.5 x 17 inches Provenance: private collection in the South of France, Conditio...

Signed pointillist oil on panel figures in landscape by French neo-impressionist painter Yvonne Canu. This stunning piece depicts a couple resting under a parasol in a field of wildf...

Charles Wittmann (French, 1876 – 1953) Vallee du Franche-Comte Oil on board Signed ‘CH. WITTMANN’ (lower left) 29 x 41.1/4 in. (73.7 x 104.5 cm.) Son...

Mediterranean Harbor Scene French School, signed oil on canvas, unframed Canvas : 20 x 24 inches Inscribed verso, dated 1974 Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: very goo...

"Les Artistes du Cirque" is an original painting in ink, watercolor, and gouache on paper by leading Fauvist artist Kees Van Dongen, signed in the lower right. In the piece, two circus performers stand against against a wall. On the left, a pale woman in a blue leotard with red flowers on the shoulder stands with her arms crossed, looking out at the viewer. The painter fills in her tights with delicate white brushstrokes, lending them an almost iridescent appearance. Her strawberry blond hair is piled on top of her hair according to the fashion of the period. On the right, an African man stands in a vivid orange toga, looking somewhere off to the left. His feet are clad in bright white shoes...

Mid Century French Portrait Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists paper, double sided Size: 12.5 (height) x 9.75 (width) Stamped Verso Condition: Good...

This vibrant acrylic painting by Linda Clerget, titled "Mountains of the White Tiger," captures a dreamlike landscape infused with rich colors and imaginative elements. The canvas bu...

"Rhythms" In a Moroccan garden, you encounter a harmonious balance between earthly delights found in the lush greenery and the spirituality embedded in the garden's philosophy. The ...

Artist: Miguel Ribera Roca (1924-?) Title: Cala S'Alguer, Palamós Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions without frame: 18.1 x 15 inches Dimensions with frame: 23.2 x 20.1 inches Period...

Louis Van Der Pol (Dutch, 1896-1982) was active in the 20th Century and lived in Holland. He was known for his large format elaborate romantic portrait paintings and city street scen...

Frederic Cabanas (1954) - Pitussi - Oil on canvas Oil measurements 92x65 cm. Without frame. ​ Frederic Cabanas Multifaceted artist, painter, sculptor, musician, photographer, wr...

Signed oil on panel landscape circa 1930 by French post impressionist painter Victor Charreton. This stunning work depicts a view of a French hamlet in summer - the buildings in the ...

A joyous colorful countryside painting depicting a serene landscape, capturing a winter scene with trees, foliage, and a creek with vibrant and muted tones. The piece is done in a hi...

Provence Olive Groves by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed on front and back oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 15 x 21.5 inches Colors: Green colors, black, brown, bei...

Maurice Asselin (1882-1947) The House of the painter, Neuilly signed lower left oil on canvas 55 x 46 cm Framed : 63 x 54 cm The subject of this painting is fairly easy to identi...

This work by Lucien Adrion is a wonderful representation of his Post-Impressionist works at the seashore by the French Riviera. Using a bright palette of colors, Adrion executes this piece with much attention to detail with many boats situated along the marina. There are palm trees and buildings placed in the distance, as we can feel the warmth of the sun contrasted with the cool breeze of the water. The boats are wonderfully executed by the artist in a very whimsical way that leaves us with an essence of enjoyment from that sunny day at the marina. As this tourist destination was a favorite of the artist to find inspiration and highly attractive subjects and compositions to represent, we can find several of his works like this subject and others. The piece is signed by the artist lower left and it comes housed in a French giltwood frame with linen liner and hanging wire on verso ready to be displayed. Art measures 19 x 23.5 inches Frame measures 27 x 32 inches Lucien Adrion was born May 25, 1889 in Strasbourg, France. He was a French Post-Impressionist painter, draftsman, and printmaker known for his depictions of the French countryside and beaches, as well as Parisian life including landscape, still life, figure, and landmarks paintings. He began his initial studies in Strasbourg as a technical draughtsman. In 1907, at the age of 18, he left his hometown Strasbourg and traveled to Paris, where he found employment in a large drafting company to work as a fashion illustrator. Adrion changed his mind upon arrival and rather than working for a large company, he decided to peruse his artistic career by traveling to London, Munich, and Frankfurt. As the World War broke out he had to go to Berlin, where he studied as an engraver with Hermann Struck, who was also the teacher of Marc Chagall. He remained in Berlin until the war ended and after the demobilization, Lucien would study engraving under Franz Ritter von Struck...

1970s fauvist watercolour of a forest glade by Belgian artist André Pierard. Not signed but acquired from his estate along with others of his works. A be...

Title: Original Oil Painting of a Vibrant Still Life with Lemons and Bottle Artist: Roland Pichard Signed: Bottom right Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 14 (height...

With a contemporary perspective on landscape painting and inspired by paintings created by old masters, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational manner to captur...

This painting by Jurgen Winter depicts a beautiful figure with a parasol overlooking the scene along the Seine river in Paris France, a popular subject of the times painted by many i...

This piece is a pertinent example of Charles Genge most sought after works, depicting a colorful view of the Forest. As a British Post Impressionist artist, most of Genge's works wer...

This small yet striking painting by Primus Mortimer Pettersson (18.5 x 21.5 cm) encapsulates the essence of his artistic vision—an imagined world where reality and dream blur into on...

Léon De Smet Ghent 1881 – 1966 Deurle Belgian Painter 'Still Life with Red Poppies' Signature: signed lower left and dated ’Léon De Smet 1921’ Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: im...

Poppy Fields, Provence signed by Max Toutain (1935-2006) dated and inscribed verso oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas : 25.5 x 32 inches Provenance: all the paintings we have by...

Marine par l'artiste Theodore Schempp (1904-1988) qui était marchand d'art a New York de Nicolas de Staël, Georges Braque et Giacometti. Il résidait dans le ...

Nice Grand Plaza Tony Minartz (French, 1873 - 1994) watercolour on artist paper painting : 13 x 17 inches Provenance: private collection in the South of France, Condition: very go...

This charming British 1930's Post Impressionist portrait oil painting of a ballerina is by noted female artist Cathleen Sabine Mann. Ballerinas are a popular subject matter in art, conveying great poise, movement and elegance and of course made popular by Degas. A similar composition featuring the same ballerina, but holding a black cat, is held in the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre. In our lovely painting from 1935, the dark haired ballerina is at rest, perched on the edge of an armchair, her pink tutu...

In this piece, I've captured the interplay of light and shadow under the bridge where the tranquility of still water meets human connections and motion. The impressionistic strokes a...

In this piece, the artist depicts his subject in an abstract and impressionistic way, capturing the Place de la Bastille busy street scene from the 20th Century with much life. The a...

Signed divisionist landscape oil on panel circa 1920 by French painter Henri le Sidaner. This stunning piece depicts a white house framed by trees at nighttime. Light glows from the...

Signed landscape oil on canvas circa 1910 by French post impressionist painter Leon Detroy. This work is painted in a divisionist style and depicts a view of gondolas on the canal in...

Title: Original Oil Painting of a Bouquet of Anemones in Full Bloom on a Glass Table Artist: Roland Pichard Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 13.75 (height) x 10.75 ...

Unique hand painted with acrylic paint color screen print on 300 gsm somerset paper. Paint adds around 5mm of height to the print. Hand signed and dated lower right corner by Shane Turner...