Name: "Femmes au Café" Large 4-Foot Framed Original Oil Painting by Charles Levier
Brand: Charles Levier
Rating: 5 (16 reviews)

"Femmes au Café" Large 4-Foot Framed Original Oil Painting by Charles Levier

View Similar Items

Ignasi Mundó - woman in white oil on canvas painting portrait

Amy Julia Drucker - Family Portrait in Market - British 1914 art Post Impressionist oil painting

Rudolf Kosow - Fragment 2 (dreamy woman portrait face painting on wood, soft Earth tones)

Spencer Pryse - Portrait of Water Bearers, Africa - British 1920's Orientalist art oil painting

Spencer Pryse - Tangiers Lemon Market - British 1920's Oriental Figural art oil painting

Spencer Pryse - Queen Mary Greeting School Children - British 1910 royalty portrait oil painting

Victor Di Gesu - 'Young Girl Seated', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, Ac. Chaumière, LACMA, SFAA

Victor Di Gesu - 'The Green Hat' Louvre, LACMA, Académie Chaumière, California Post-Impressionist

Jacques Zucker - "Girl Sewing" Post-Impressionist Portrait of Seated Girl Oil Painting on Canvas

Margery Austen Ryerson - Portrait of a Scottish Boy - Like Robert Henri

Sarena Rosenfeld - Fauvist Portrait of Woman

Édouard Righetti (1924-2001) - Stylish French Portrait Trendy Young Lady French 1970's Post-Impressionist Oil

About the Item

"Femmes au Café," an original oil on canvas by Charles Levier, is a piece for the true collector. Levier's vivid detail projects from the painting, immediately capturing the viewer's attention, highlighting the artist's keen ability to capture emotion, nature, and life - all in a brushstroke. Both the technical talent of Levier and his choice of subject matter pair perfectly with the beautifully crafted original period frame. This masterful work would make a great addition to an art collection and enhance most any home, perfect for those who have an affinity for abstracts, post-impressionism, cubism, nature, and figurative works. Levier is most known for his abstracted Post-Impressionistic still lifes, figurative works, cityscapes, landscapes, and harbor paintings. Levier often employs strong, black brushstrokes to outline his subjects. His use of colors shows his mastery of composition, using progressing rich shades of blues, greens, and reds across layers. Levier frequently employed a Cubist technique. Cubism was developed in France in the teens and the 1920s by Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) and Georges Braque (French, 1882-1963). Several artists, like Levier, continued to paint in the Cubist manner well into the 20th century. You can find our other offerings by clicking on the "View All From Seller" button below or you can contact us for a direct link. Artist: CHARLES LEVIER (1920-2003) Title: FEMMES AU CAFÉ Medium & Surface: ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS (framed) Signed: HAND SIGNED BY ARTIST LOWER LEFT Year Created: CIRCA 1965 Country of Creation: FRANCE Image Area Dimensions: 30 x 40 INCHES Frame Dimensions:* 38.875 x 48.875 x 2.25 INCHES *This work of art is being sold in its original frame. If you would like to change the frame to better match your style or environment, please contact us for Custom Archival Framing options. Additional Info: HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE WORK BY CHARLES LEVIER IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND IN BEAUTIFUL DISTRESSED WOOD FRAME - NOTE: THE MARKS ON THE FRAME ARE PART OF THE FRAME, WHICH IS INTENDED TO DEPICT RECLAIMED WOOD WITH NAIL HOLE AND OTHER MARKINGS. Artist Info/Bio: ARTIST BIOGRAPHY DOCUMENT IS INCLUDED Documentation: CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY CALIFORNIA FINE ART BROKERS IS INCLUDED A piece for the true collector. Charles Levier was prolific in both France and the US. Early in his career, Levier signed paintings using multiple names. He believed that he could market and sell more art under multiple pseudonyms. The following is a quote from the October 28, 1963 episode of “To Tell the Truth” where Levier explains his rationale behind the creation of his pseudonyms. You can view the entire episode on YouTube by searching for Charles Levier. “I, Charles Levier, decided as a young artist that six artists could sell more pictures than one artist. Consequently, I started painting in six different styles under six different names at six different prices. My paintings began to sell very well indeed. Eventually, keeping track of the careers of five non-existent artists kept the real me in continual confusion. I decided to retire all the made-up names and consolidate the best of each style under one name, my real name. My pictures hang in museums and in the private collections of many famous art lovers, from Ambassador Adlai Stephenson to Frank Sinatra.” Unfortunately, the vast majority of what you read on the web is incorrect relating to his real name and his aliases. To put the timing of this TV episode in perspective, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated less than a month after the episode aired. Incidentally, Jackie Kennedy was a dedicated collector of Levier works. After her death in 2004, her daughter Caroline took possession of Jackie’s prized Levier works, making sure they were not auctioned off with the rest of the estate. Dr. Forest Hinkhouse, a noted art critic and founding member of the Phoenix Art Museum and Phoenix Fine Arts Association reviewed Levier’s work and described him as “a master of art, conceiving and executing each of his paintings with the assurance that comes from a combination of basic, instinctive talent, good taste, and formidable creative energy. He is first and foremost a figurative painter, dramatic and expressionistic, definitive yet seductive, yet always subtle with carefully considered colors.” Levier was a master of the human figure and had a unique ability to capture complex, realistic human facial expressions. He also painted still lifes, harbor towns, cityscapes, French café and street scenes, and landscapes. Levier’s primary medium was oil, but he used a range of mediums, including watercolor and acrylic. His use of layered textures and strong brushstrokes became one of the artist’s hallmarks. He was influenced by various schools of discipline, including Pablo Picasso-style Cubism, Realism, and Abstract Post-Expressionism. His subject matter appealed to both French and American audiences, making him a huge success in both places. Born in Corsica in 1920 (along with his twin brother, Jean-Jérôme) to a French father and American mother, Charles Levié later decided to change his name to Levier to find success from his talent and not ride the coattails of his famous father, a war hero who at age 19 was the youngest to receive the Legion of Honour, the highest French order of merit for military and civil merits. Levier’s mother, Gladys, was a talented painter in her own right, and most certainly was a strong influence in Levier’s artistic pursuits. At 17, Levier enrolled at L’Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs. He studied with André Lhote and Georges Rouault. His early career, however, was halted due to Levier’s military service for the French Army during World War II, where he served primarily in the North African conflict. He skills in English allowed him to become a liaison between the French Army and the US Office of Strategic Services. After the conflict, Levier decided to set up his studio in the US, while maintaining close ties with France. His career took off in 1949 when he opened his first one man show at the Galerie Constantine in Lyons. He opened his first American show in Los Angeles one year later. Levier was a favorite artist among the pop culture elite in the US. The rat pack, in particular Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, were major collectors of his work. Other notable collectors included the already mentioned Jackie Kennedy, Baron Edmond de Rothschild, Prince and Princess Pontiatoski, and Peter Lawford. Levier’s artwork referenced earlier French creations due to its emphasis on cubism. The same design principles were echoed in the mid-century modern movement, making Levier’s art particularly popular during the 1950s and 1960s in the US. In 1955, his reputation was well established. Two prestigious galleries in Paris and New York held solo exhibitions of his work, the Gallery of the Colosseum and the Lilienfeld Gallery. The famous gallery owner Dr. Lilienfeld took notice of Levier’s work. Dr. Lilienfeld’s taste was widely respected, and his endorsement of Levier catapulted his art career to a new level. Dr. Lilienfeld was such a strong advocate of Levier’s talent and vision that many art historians consider Charles Levier’s broaden success in the US impossible without his support. Today, Levier’s works remain some of the most sought after and collected in modern art history. His successful career in France and the US gained him a dedicated and loyal global following that continues to support his work. His work can be seen in many museums around the globe, including the National Museum of Modern Art in Paris, the Menton Museum of Art in Paris, the Atlanta Museum, the Seattle Museum, and the San Diego Museum. Charles Levier passed away in 2003 from lung cancer, but his tremendous legacy lives on. His ashes have been placed in the funeral chapel that bears his family name, “Levie and Farinacci,” which is located at the marine cemetery in Ajaccio, Corsica.

Creator:
Charles Levier (1920-2003, French)
Creation Year:
circa 1965
Dimensions:
Height: 48.875 in (124.15 cm)Width: 38.875 in (98.75 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
Medium:
Oil
Movement & Style:
Post-Impressionist
Period:
1960-1969
Condition:
This work is in great condition consistent with age, is sold in its original frame, and ready to hang. If you would like to change the frame to better match your style or environment, please contact us for Custom Archival Framing options.
Gallery Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU94533581942

1940s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ignasi Mundó
woman in white oil on canvas painting portrait, 1945

$945 Sale Price

33% Off

Family Portrait in Market - British 1914 art Post Impressionist oil painting

Located in London, GB

This charming early twentieth century Post Impressionist portrait oil painting is by British Jewish female artist Amy Julia Drucker. Of German descent, Drucker was born in England i...

Category

1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Amy Julia Drucker
Family Portrait in Market - British 1914 art Post Impressionist oil painting, 1914

$6,773 Sale Price

20% Off

Fragment 2 (dreamy woman portrait face painting on wood, soft Earth tones)

By Rudolf Kosow

Located in Quebec, Quebec

"Fragment" by Rudolf Kosow is a compelling painting that intricately uses the medium of wood to enhance its textural and emotional depth. The artwork features a close-up of a human f...

Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Rudolf Kosow
Fragment 2 (dreamy woman portrait face painting on wood, soft Earth tones), 2024

$900

Portrait of Water Bearers, Africa - British 1920's Orientalist art oil painting

By Gerald Spencer Pryse

Located in London, GB

This superb vibrant Orientalist Post Impressionist oil painting is by noted British artist Gerald Spencer Pryse. It was painted about 1925 when Pryse was visiting Morocco and Norther...

Category

1920s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gerald Spencer Pryse
Portrait of Water Bearers, Africa - British 1920's Orientalist art oil painting, Circa 1925

$7,369 Sale Price

20% Off

Tangiers Lemon Market - British 1920's Oriental Figural art oil painting

By Gerald Spencer Pryse

Located in London, GB

This superb vibrant Oriental Post Impressionist oil painting is by noted British artist Gerald Spencer Pryse. It was painted circa 1925 when Pryse first visited Morocco. He was so en...

Category

1920s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gerald Spencer Pryse
Tangiers Lemon Market - British 1920's Oriental Figural art oil painting, Circa 1925

$7,044 Sale Price

20% Off

Queen Mary Greeting School Children - British 1910 royalty portrait oil painting

By Gerald Spencer Pryse

Located in London, GB

This lovely British Post Impressionist oil painting is by noted artist Gerald Spencer Pryse. Painted circa 1910 the painting depicts Queen Mary greeting a large group of school child...

Category

1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gerald Spencer Pryse
Queen Mary Greeting School Children - British 1910 royalty portrait oil painting, Circa 1910

$4,985 Sale Price

20% Off

More Ways To Browse

Princess Caroline

Frank F English

George Ferdinand Of

Hand Painted Vintage Salon Signs

Holland And Holland Chess

19th Century Procession Paintings

Anastasia Aureum

Andre Boyer Oil Painting

"Femmes au Café" Large 4-Foot Framed Original Oil Painting by Charles Levier

View Similar Items

Charles Levier
"Femmes au Café" Large 4-Foot Framed Original Oil Painting by Charles Levier
circa 1965

About the Item

Charles Levier

You May Also Like

1940s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

Ignasi Mundó
woman in white oil on canvas painting portrait, 1945

1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Amy Julia Drucker
Family Portrait in Market - British 1914 art Post Impressionist oil painting, 1914

2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Rudolf Kosow
Fragment 2 (dreamy woman portrait face painting on wood, soft Earth tones), 2024

1920s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Gerald Spencer Pryse
Portrait of Water Bearers, Africa - British 1920's Orientalist art oil painting, Circa 1925

1920s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Gerald Spencer Pryse
Tangiers Lemon Market - British 1920's Oriental Figural art oil painting, Circa 1925

1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Gerald Spencer Pryse
Queen Mary Greeting School Children - British 1910 royalty portrait oil painting, Circa 1910

Recently Viewed

More Ways To Browse

"Femmes au Café" Large 4-Foot Framed Original Oil Painting by Charles Levier

View Similar Items

Charles Levier"Femmes au Café" Large 4-Foot Framed Original Oil Painting by Charles Leviercirca 1965

About the Item

Charles Levier

You May Also Like

1940s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

Ignasi Mundówoman in white oil on canvas painting portrait, 1945

1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Amy Julia Drucker Family Portrait in Market - British 1914 art Post Impressionist oil painting, 1914

2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Rudolf KosowFragment 2 (dreamy woman portrait face painting on wood, soft Earth tones), 2024

1920s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Gerald Spencer PrysePortrait of Water Bearers, Africa - British 1920's Orientalist art oil painting, Circa 1925

1920s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Gerald Spencer PryseTangiers Lemon Market - British 1920's Oriental Figural art oil painting, Circa 1925

1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Gerald Spencer PryseQueen Mary Greeting School Children - British 1910 royalty portrait oil painting, Circa 1910

Recently Viewed

More Ways To Browse

Charles Levier
"Femmes au Café" Large 4-Foot Framed Original Oil Painting by Charles Levier
circa 1965

Ignasi Mundó
woman in white oil on canvas painting portrait, 1945

Amy Julia Drucker
Family Portrait in Market - British 1914 art Post Impressionist oil painting, 1914

Rudolf Kosow
Fragment 2 (dreamy woman portrait face painting on wood, soft Earth tones), 2024

Gerald Spencer Pryse
Portrait of Water Bearers, Africa - British 1920's Orientalist art oil painting, Circa 1925

Gerald Spencer Pryse
Tangiers Lemon Market - British 1920's Oriental Figural art oil painting, Circa 1925

Gerald Spencer Pryse
Queen Mary Greeting School Children - British 1910 royalty portrait oil painting, Circa 1910