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Charles LevierCharles Levier Midcentury Oil Painting of French Canal Scene, Signed c. 1955circa 1955
circa 1955
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CHARLES LEVIER – UNTITLED [PONT AU-DESSUS DU CANAL]
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed Lower Right ⚜ Custom Conservation Frame
A STYLIZED MIDCENTURY CITYSCAPE WITH CUBIST RHYTHM AND MODERN ELEGANCE
In this beautifully structured oil painting by Charles Levier, painted circa 1955 and signed lower right, the artist presents a stylized view of a European city canal. The composition centers on an arched white bridge that spans a vivid green canal, framed by angular buildings and barren trees. With a nod to Cubist design and midcentury abstraction, Levier constructs depth through flattened planes and rhythmic linework, balancing structure with lyrical spontaneity.
This piece is a fine example of Levier’s cityscape works and was painted in France during one of the most dynamic periods of his career. It is housed in a custom conservation-grade wood frame with a clean canvas liner, and both the painting and frame are in excellent condition. From a private collection, this early piece is a timeless addition to any collection of modernist European painting.
WHY COLLECT THIS WORK?
✓ Early European Period – Painted in France during Levier’s formative postwar years
✓ Midcentury Subject – Rare canal and bridge scene with refined Cubist influence
✓ Signed and Well-Preserved – Excellent condition with clear signature lower right
✓ Conservation Framed – Custom wood frame with canvas liner, ready to hang
✓ Highly Collected Artist – Levier’s cityscapes are sought-after by collectors worldwide
ARTWORK DETAILS:
▸ Title: Untitled [Pont au-dessus du canal]
▸ Artist: Charles Levier (1920–2003)
▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas
▸ Year of Creation: Circa 1955
▸ Signature: Hand-Signed Lower Right
▸ Provenance: Private Collection
▸ Country of Origin: France
▸ Dimensions:
— ◼︎ Canvas Size: 15x30 inches
— ◻︎ Framed Size: 21x36.125x1.5 inches
▸ Condition: Excellent – Clean surface, stable canvas, vivid color
▸ Framing: Custom Wood Frame with Canvas Liner – Ready to hang
INCLUDED DOCUMENTATION:
✓ Certificate of Authenticity
✓ Artist Biography Document
THE ARTIST:
Born in Corsica in 1920, Charles Levier developed an internationally recognized career as a modernist painter, known for his stylized still lifes, cityscapes, harbors, and figurative works. He studied at L'École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, where he was influenced by mentors André Lhote and Georges Rouault.
After serving as a military liaison during World War II, Levier divided his time between France and the United States, building a successful postwar career with solo exhibitions in Paris, New York, and Los Angeles. His distinctive style — bold outlines, Cubist geometry, and richly layered color fields — was shaped by modernist pioneers including Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.
Levier’s work was collected by cultural icons such as Frank Sinatra, Jackie Kennedy, and Dean Martin, and remains in the permanent collections of the National Museum of Modern Art (Paris), the Menton Museum, the Atlanta Museum, and others.
Levier passed away in 2003, leaving behind a compelling body of work that bridges French modernism and American midcentury design. His paintings continue to captivate collectors seeking striking compositions with refined structure and atmosphere.
- Creator:Charles Levier (1920-2003, French)
- Creation Year:circa 1955
- Dimensions:Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 36.125 in (91.76 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Framing:Frame IncludedFraming Options Available
- Condition:This piece is well-preserved, in great condition, framed, and ready to hang. Frame wear is commensurate with its age.
- Gallery Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: 1016671stDibs: LU2843216388672
Charles Levier
Charles Levier was born on January 26, 1920, in Corsica. He was the son of a French father and an American mother. He held a fascination with color and form that led him, at age 17, to the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris for private studies. World War II came along and Levier served in the French Army in North Africa, later becoming Liaison Officer with the U.S. Office of Strategic Services. Paintings by Levier can be found in countless private and public collections. Among those collectors are Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Adlai Stevenson, Baron Edmond de Rothschild, Prince and Princess Poniatowski, Mrs. Dan Topping, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Martin and many others. Levier died in 2003.
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