Charles Levier Figurative Paintings

CHARLES LEVIER – [SOLITUDE DE PIERROT ⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Original Period Frame A THEATRICAL PORTRAIT OF MELANCHOLY “Solitude de Pierrot” captures Charles Levier’s fascination with the archetypal Pierrot from commedia dell’arte. With angular black outlines and muted pastel tones, Levier reduces the figure to its essential gestures, creating a poignant symbol of isolation and quiet reflection. The vertical format emphasizes Pierrot’s elongated stance, while his downcast eyes and red-tipped nose heighten the painting’s emotive impact. This work was acquired directly from the artist by noted Beverly Hills designer Dean Richard Kukuk and retains its original Martin Lowitz Gallery label, underscoring both provenance and historical context. WHY COLLECT THIS WORK? ✓ An early and expressive Charles Levier oil from circa 1950 ✓ Features the Pierrot subject, connecting to the theatrical tradition of commedia dell’arte ✓ Strong provenance: Martin Lowitz Gallery, Los Angeles, and the collection of Dean Richard Kukuk, Beverly Hills ✓ Retains its original period frame in excellent condition with gallery label affixed verso ARTWORK DETAILS: ▸ Title: [Solitude de Pierrot] ▸ Artist: Levier, Charles ▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas ▸ Creation Date: circa 1950 ▸ Country of Creation: US ▸ Signed: Hand Signed Lower Right ▸ Current Condition: Excellent commensurate with age. Original period frame in great condition consistent with age. ▸ Documentation: Martin Lowitz Gallery label affixed to verso ▸ Provenance: Martin Lowitz Gallery, Los Angeles; Dean Richard Kukuk, Los Angeles ▸ Dimensions: — ◼︎ Canvas Size: 44.25 inches x 15 inches — ◻︎ Frame Size: 59 inches x 30 inches x 2.625 inches INCLUDED DOCUMENTATION ✓ Certificate of Authenticity ✓ Artist Biography Document THE ARTIST: Charles Levier (1920–2003) was a French-American painter known for expressive oils, gouaches, and watercolors that bridge Modernism and postwar design sensibilities. His subjects include harbor towns, still lifes, café society, and commedia dell’arte figures such as Pierrot and Harlequin. Levier’s linear bite and stylized elongations have invited comparison to Bernard Buffet, while collectors of Modigliani, Rouault, and mid-century École de Paris painting...

Fabulous original oil on canvas modernist painting of a saltimbanque by the well known painter Charles Levier. Signed lower left. Signed and titled verso on the canvas. Condition is ...

Charles Levier (1920-2004) Oil Painting on Board. Horse Race Track in France. Hand signed lower right. Dimensions: 15"h x 44"w; framed: 21.25"h x 50.25" Frame. Charles Levier He ...

Exquisite, early original oil on canvas painting of a harlequin by the well known artist, Charles Levier. Titled verso “L’Babit Blanc” or the “The White Robe” and signed verso. Signed lower left on the front of painting as well. Circa 1955. Condition is excellent; recently professionally cleaned. No apparent restorations. Framed in a reproduction of the period wood frame. Overall framed dimensions are 38 by 32 inches. Provenance: A Greenwich Village, New York collector. Charles Levier. 1920-2003 – Artist Charles Levier, aka Maurice Verrier, was born in 1920 of a French father and an American mother in Corsica. He held a fascination with color and form that led him, at age seventeen, to the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs for private studies. World War II broke out and Levier served in the French army in North Africa, later becoming Liaison Officer with the U.S. Office of Strategic Services. Coming to America...

This artwork titled "Chico" 1949 is an oil painting on canvas by noted French impressionist artist Charles Levier, 1920-2003. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. Th...

Untitled [Harlequin Avec Canne], an original oil on board by Charles Levier aka Maurice Verrier, is a piece for the true collector. Levier's vivid deta...

Deux Jeune Filles (Two Young Girls) Charles Levier, French (1920–2003) Date: circa 1965 Oil on Canvas, signed l.l. Size: 24 x 20 in. (60.96 x 50.8 cm) Frame Size: 28 x 24 inches

"La Vierge" (The Virgin), an original mixed media on board by Charles Levier, is a piece for the true collector. Levier's vivid use of color projects from the painting, immediately capturing the viewer's attention. A rare, early work by Levier, he chose to paint a complex, abstract scene – an homage to surrealism, with clear influences from Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, and even Henri Matisse, with Matisse-esque female forms within forms. This work comes with great provenance from the 1950s from Martin Lowitz Gallery. Both the technical talent of Levier and his choice of abstract surrealist subject matter pair nicely with the beautifully crafted custom conservation frame. This masterful work is perfect for those who have an affinity for abstracts, surrealist works, and color-rich art. Artist: CHARLES LEVIER AKA CHARLES DE MONTFORT...

Untitled Figurative Nude, an original oil on canvas by Charles Levier, is a piece for the true collector. Levier's vivid detail projects from the painting, immediately capturing the ...

"Les Femmes des Pêcheurs," an original oil on canvas by Charles Levier, is a piece for the true collector. Levier's vivid detail projects from the painting, immediately capturing the...

"Les Amies II," an original oil on canvas by Charles Levier, is a piece for the true collector. Levier's vivid detail projects from the painting, immediately capturing the viewer's a...

Untitled [Rouge Abstrait], an original oil on canvas by Charles Levier, is a piece for the true collector. Levier's vivid use of color projects from the painting, immediately capturi...