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Charles LevierCharles Levier “La Nappe” Signed Oil on Canvas Still Life with Melon c. 1965circa 1965
circa 1965
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CHARLES LEVIER – “LA NAPPE”
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed Lower Right & Verso ⚜ Custom Conservation Frame
A BRIGHTLY STAGED MIDCENTURY STILL LIFE BURSTING WITH COLOR & FORM
“La Nappe” is a vivid midcentury still life by Charles Levier, painted circa 1965 and signed both on the front and verso. The composition features a boldly rendered table spread with citrus, melon, grapes, and a deep red bottle, all gathered on a vibrant red cloth. A window in the background opens to soft pastel light, contrasting the saturated foreground tones.
Levier balances structured geometry with expressive brushwork and Cubist segmentation, bringing dimensionality to everyday forms. The rich palette and dramatic shadowing highlight his signature style. Framed in a custom wood frame with a linen liner, the piece is in excellent condition and ready to display.
WHY COLLECT THIS WORK?
✓ Bold Midcentury Still Life – Bright palette with Cubist structure and visual depth
✓ Double Signed – Signed lower right and again on verso by the artist
✓ Highly Displayable – 24x30 canvas with striking visual balance
✓ Conservation Framed – Custom black-painted wood frame with linen liner
✓ Collector Favorite – A classic example of Levier’s sought-after tabletop still lifes
ARTWORK DETAILS:
▸ Title: La Nappe
▸ Artist: Charles Levier (1920–2003)
▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas
▸ Year of Creation: circa 1965
▸ Signature: Hand-Signed Lower Right and on Verso
▸ Provenance: Private Collection
▸ Country of Origin: United States
▸ Dimensions:
— ◼︎ Canvas Size: 24x30 inches
— ◻︎ Framed Size: 28.75x34.75x1.75 inches
▸ Condition: Excellent – Vibrant surface and stable canvas
▸ Framing: Custom Wood Frame with Gilt Accent Lip and 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 1965
- Dimensions:Height: 28.75 in (73.03 cm)Width: 34.75 in (88.27 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- 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: 1013741stDibs: LU2843216402812
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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