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Charles Levier Portrait Paintings

French, 1920-2003

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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Artist: Charles Levier
Blonde, School of Paris Watercolor Painting by Charles Levier
Blonde, School of Paris Watercolor Painting by Charles Levier

Blonde, School of Paris Watercolor Painting by Charles Levier

By Charles Levier

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Charles Levier, French (1920 - 2003) Title: Blonde Year: circa 1970 Medium: Watercolor on paper, signed l.l. Size: 16 x 11 inches Paper Size: 25 x 19.5 in. (63.5 x 49.53 cm)

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1970s Expressionist Charles Levier Portrait Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Large Modernist Paris Street Scene Wine Shop Montmartre Cafe Ladies  Lithograph
Large Modernist Paris Street Scene Wine Shop Montmartre Cafe Ladies  Lithograph

Large Modernist Paris Street Scene Wine Shop Montmartre Cafe Ladies Lithograph

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Framed 32 x 26 image 22 x 16 Charles Levier (1920-2004) He was born in 1920 of a French father and American mother in Corsica. He held a fascination with color and form that led him...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Charles Levier Portrait Paintings

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Blonde in Red Swim Suit, Expressionist Watercolor by Charles Levier
Blonde in Red Swim Suit, Expressionist Watercolor by Charles Levier

Blonde in Red Swim Suit, Expressionist Watercolor by Charles Levier

By Charles Levier

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Charles Levier, French (1920 - 2003) Title: Blonde I Year: circa 1960 Medium: Watercolor on paper, signed l.l. Size: 16 x 11 inches Paper Size: 25 x 19.5 in. (63.5 x 49.53 cm)

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1970s Expressionist Charles Levier Portrait Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Red Lady, Watercolor Painting by Charles Levier
Red Lady, Watercolor Painting by Charles Levier

Red Lady, Watercolor Painting by Charles Levier

By Charles Levier

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Charles Levier, French (1920 - 2003) Title: Red Lady Year: circa 1970 Medium: Watercolor on paper, signed l.l. Size: 16 x 11 inches Paper Size: 25 x 1...

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1970s Expressionist Charles Levier Portrait Paintings

Materials

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LES EORUE UN DOUES
LES EORUE UN DOUES

Charles LevierLES EORUE UN DOUES

$11,250Sale Price|25% Off

LES EORUE UN DOUES

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Located in Aventura, FL

Original oil on canvas painting. Hand signed on front; signed and titled on verso by Charles Levier. Stretched canvas size 39.5 x 29.5 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. All reasonable offers will be considered. About the Artist: Charles Levier (French, 1920–2003) aka Maurice Verrier...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Charles Levier Portrait Paintings

Materials

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Charles Levier portrait paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Charles Levier portrait paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of portrait paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Charles Levier in paint, watercolor, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Expressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Charles Levier portrait paintings, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Lucas Bononi, Georges Rouault, and Marjorie May Blake. Charles Levier portrait paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,200 and tops out at $11,250, while the average work can sell for $1,850.