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Charles Levier Signed Midcentury Oil Still Life with Mandolin & Fruit, c. 1955

circa 1955

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CHARLES LEVIER – UNTITLED [NATURE MORTE AVEC MANDOLINE, PICHET ET FRUITS] Oil on Board ⚜ Signed Lower Right ⚜ Custom Minimalist Frame A RARE MIDCENTURY STILL LIFE WITH STRIKING SCALE & DYNAMIC FORM In this bold, large-format still life painted circa 1955, Charles Levier fuses Cubist structure with his unmistakable modernist sensibility. The composition features a mandolin, green bottle, rustic pitcher, lemon, and bowl of fruit arranged on an angular tabletop draped in a soft blue cloth. Framed by strong black lines, the warm ochre backdrop may suggest paned windows, adding a sense of depth and rhythm to the setting. Executed in oil on board and hand-signed lower right, the work captures Levier’s refined balance of line and color, with expressive contours and carefully composed color blocks that bring energy and structure to each form. This piece is presented in a custom minimalist black wood frame with a conservation-grade canvas liner, offering a versatile presentation that works beautifully in both traditional and modern interiors. Painting and frame are both in excellent condition, with only minor age-appropriate wear to the frame. WHY COLLECT THIS WORK? ✓ Signed Midcentury Still Life – A rare Levier composition with strong scale and structure ✓ Custom Conservation Framing – Minimalist painted wood frame with canvas liner ✓ Cubist-Influenced Form – Evokes Picasso and Braque through bold contours and planar depth ✓ Collector-Preferred Subject – Mandolin, wine bottle, pitcher, and fruit arranged in balanced abstraction ✓ Highly Collected Artist – Represented in major museum and celebrity collections ARTWORK DETAILS: ▸ Title: Untitled [Nature morte avec mandoline, pichet et fruits] ▸ Artist: Charles Levier (1920–2003) ▸ Medium: Oil on Board ▸ Year of Creation: Circa 1955 ▸ Signature: Hand-Signed Lower Right ▸ Provenance: Private Collection ▸ Country of Origin: United States ▸ Dimensions: — ◼︎ Board Size: 18x60 inches — ◻︎ Framed Size: 23.5x65.25x1.125 inches ▸ Condition: Excellent – Clean painted surface with vivid tones and strong lines ▸ Framing: Custom Painted Black Wood Frame with Canvas Liner – Minimalist profile; 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: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 65.25 in (165.74 cm)Depth: 1.125 in (2.86 cm)
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  • 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: 1016511stDibs: LU2843216388492

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