Jean Metzinger

Nature Morte - French Cubist Still Life Oil Painting by Jean Metzinger

c.1936

Signed post-cubist oil on canvas circa 1950 by French painter Claude Venard. The piece, painted predominantly in green and grey tones depicts various items placed on a table - a vase with a paintbrush in it, fruit bowls filled with pears and apples, a plate, scissors, a glass and broken ceramic pieces. A wonderful piece. Signature: Signed lower right Dimensions: Framed: 29.5"x40" Unframed: 21.5"x32" Provenance: Galerie Cardo - Paris (original labels verso) Claude Venard was born in Paris to parents from Burgundy. He attended the École des Beaux-Arts for just two days, followed by six years of study at the École des Arts Appliqués. In 1936 he worked in the Louvre as a restorer. As with André Marchand...

Signed and dated post impressionist still life oil on canvas by French painter Paul Elie Gernez. The piece depicts a brown ceramic vase filled with se...

Signed still life oil on canvas circa 1910 by French impressionist painter Marie Duhem. This stunning piece depicts delicate pink and yellow peonies in a vase placed on an ornate marble-topped table with a fan resting beside them and a mirror behind. Signature Signed lower left Dimensions: Unframed: 29"x20" This painting is not currently framed but a suitable frame can be sourced if required Provenance: The collection of the artist's family Marie Duhem's parents operated a lace factory, so she became familiar with the work of designers and models from an early age. She began her art studies with Adrien Demont...

Signed and titled still life oil on canvas circa 1900 by French post impressionist painter Albert André. The work depicts a still life scene in an interior. A vase of pink, yellow, red and blue roses is set upon a table next to books, paperwork and a cup. There is a chair with a white cover beside the table. Signature: Signed lower left and titled on original label verso. Dimensions: Framed: 34"x34" Unframed: 26"x26" Provenance: David B Findlay Galleries - New York (labels verso) The estate of billionaire investor T. Boone Pickens (1928-2019) Phillips - Saint Louis MO, United States (6th May 2001) He came to Paris in 1889 as an industrial designer. At the age of 23 he enrolled at the studio of William Bouguereau at the Académie Julian, where he met Ranson, Louis Valtat and the young poet and dramatist Henry Bataille, who at the time was training as a painter. He illustrated L'étang de Berre by Charles Maurras and Les Petites Alliées by Claude Farrère. He produced cartoons for tapestries...

Signed still life oil on canvas circa 1920 by French post impressionist painter Georges D'Espagnat. The work depicts a white vase filled with red and white tulips. A beautiful piece in the artist's distinctive hand. Signature: Signed upper left Dimensions: Framed: 33"x28.5" Unframed: 26"x21.5" Provenance: A certificate of authenticity for this work is available from Mr. Jean Dominique Jacquemond upon request Private French collection From the beginning of his career it was a constant concern of Georges d'Espagne to assert his originality. His studies at the École des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, did not last very long, for he wanted immediate independence and decided to follow courses in the private academies of Montparnasse. In about 1900, he became acquainted with Maurice Denis, Bonnard and Vuillard, and his collaboration with Denis led to a renewal of religious art in France. In 1903, d'Espagne was one of the founders of the Salon d'Automne, and was appointed professor in charge of studios at the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris, in 1934. He illustrated a number of books: Rémy de Gourmont...

Signed still life oil on canvas circa 1930 by French impressionist painter Leon Detroy. The work depicts a bronze vase filled with tulips in an array of autumnal colours, and peonies...

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This incredibly stylish piece by this highly sought after artist evokes the essence of the 1950s with its jaunty Cubist style. The piece is in shabby chic condition and could be enjo...

A joyful ginger jar in a colourful room, this piece takes a little inspiration from Matisse with the striped wall and organic patterning on the vase. Painted in acrylic on an extra d...