Clinton Adams

Still Life

1948

40 x 33 inches; 42.125 x 35.125 inches framed

21.25 x 30 inches; 30 x 21.75 inches framed Private collection, Denver, Colorado

watercolor and mixed media on paper 27.875 x 17.375 inches; 32.125 x 24.5 inches framed Provenance: Private collection, Denver, Colorado

Glass, optical lenses, wood, ink, paint

Signed bottom right 31 x 28 inches; 33.5 x 30.375 inches framed Provenance: Private collection, Denver, Colorado

40 x 28 inches; 42.75 x 30.5 inches framed Provenance: Private Collection Denver, CO

From the estate of Jerry Opper and Ruth Opper Fruit Still Life c. 1950's Gouache on Paper 12" x 18", tiger maple wood frame 18.5"x1"x22.25" unsigned Early ...

Michel-Henry was born in Langres in 1928 and has shown strong passion for drawing since his childhood. Michel-Henry is acknowledged as an important painter in French contemporary art. From 1952 his work has periodically been singled out for France's highest prizes and awards. The French Government, the City of Paris , the Museum of Valence , Bogota and the Museum of Alencon are among the distinguished institutions who have acquired his work for their permanent collections. Born in Langres in 1928 the aspiring artist attended the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He later studied with Narbonne , Georg, Chapelain-Midy and Legueult. In 1957 he became a member of the House of Descartes in Amsterdam and the following year was named member of the Casa Velazquez in Madrid , honors which are exceptional for a young painter. He is a member of the Salon d'Automne as well as a member of its jury, he also exhibits in the Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, the Salon Comparisons, and the Salon Terres Latines. In 1976 he shared in the honor of presenting the Salon d'Automne exhibition in Japan . Michel-Henry blends delicate tones and strong and fascinating accents into his compositions of flower still life, landscapes and marines. An avid interest in nature is the predominant quality of his luminous works. As a French artist whose works are known internationally, Michel-Henry over a period of twenty eight years has earned the status of a goodwill ambassador in a universal world of cultural exchanges. For his dedication and unselfish contributions to art and artists from all lands he was honored by his country by being awarded the prestigious - la Croix de Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur - on January 1, 1981 by the French Minister of Culture Mr. Jean Philippe Lecat. Michel Henry exhibited at prestigious galleries in Paris (Avenue Matignon) and New York (Madison Avenue) alongside such artists as Pablo Picasso, Fernand Leger, Armand Guillaumin, Maurice Utrillo and Claude Venard. He is part of School of Paris artists that included Marcel Cosson, Jean Jansem, Leni-Dael, Raoul Dufy, Claude Salomon, Michel Kouliche...

Plant Pot by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original gouache on artist paper size: 12.5 x 19.5 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjo...

Mid century modern art with inscription in french verso. It was traded with another artist.

Artist: Moshe Rosentalis, Lithuanian (1922 - 2008) Title: Running Figure Year: 1991 Medium: Gouache on Board, signed and dated Size: 27.5 x 19.5 inches

Artist: Moshe Rosentalis, Lithuanian (1922 - 2008) Title: Standing Nude Year: 1991 Medium: Gouache on Board, signed and dated Size: 27.5 x 19.5 inches