Charles Picart le Doux

French, 1881-1959

Charles Alexandre Picart Le Doux (July 12, 1881—September 11, 1959) was a French painter, engraver, book illustrator, poet and author. He was part of the artistic milieu of Montmartre in the years before World War I, and active in the circle of Jules Romains and the Abbaye de Créteil group of artists and writers. A celebration of his work, the book Picart Le Doux, was published in 1945, and in 1950 he was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. He was born and died in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. His son Jean Picart Le Doux (1902-1982) also became a notable artist. He studied at the Lycée Janson-de-Sailly before committing to an artistic career, first taking courses at the Académie Julian under Marcel Baschet, then at the Beaux-Arts de Paris in Saint-Germain-des-Prés until 1902, when he moved to Montmartre. In his memoir Monelle de Montrmatre (1953) he wrote, Not satisfied by the teaching, practically nil, at the École des Beaux-Arts, I spent hours of pictorial incubation in the Durand-Ruel gallery. I discovered Manet, Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, Pissaro. I had the revelation that painting should be "the expression of life.'' In Montmartre, Picart Le Doux frequented the Lapin Agile cabaret, where he met and became close friends with Suzanne Valadon and her son Maurice Utrillo, only two years his junior but whom Picart Le Doux recalled as "very young then, seeming to live on the margins of life." Among his wide circle of friends and colleagues in pre-World War I Montmartre were many writers and fellow artists. In his memoir, Picart Le Doux mentions Maurice Asselin, George Bottini, Charles Camoin, Ricciotto Canudo, Francis Carco, Gaston Couté, Andre Deslignières, Guus van Dongen, Roland Dorgelès, Maurice-Edme Drouard [fr], Yvonne George, Max Jacob, Pierre Mac Orlan, Albert Marquet, Henri Matisse, Alexandre Mercereau, Fernand Piet, Pablo Picasso, Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro, Maurice Princet, Paul Reboux, Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes, and Félix Vallotton. Picart Le Doux first exhibited in Paris at the Salon des Indépendants in 1904, and later at the Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, the Salon des Tuileries, and the Salon d’Automne, of which he became a member. His first one-man exhibition was at the Paris gallery of Eugéne Blot, in 1910. He also exhibited at the gallery of Charles Vildrac at 11 rue de Seine. Picart Le Doux painted self-portraits, portraits of family and notable friends, still lifes, impressionistic landscapes, and murals. He was also, for more than four decades, a prolific illustrator of books. In 2023, the auction house of Christophe Joron-Derem held an extensive auction of works by Picart Le Doux at Hôtel Drouot in Paris. More than 150 lots included paintings, watercolors, drawings, and illustrated books, with subjects ranging from landscapes, portraits and self-portraits to nudes and erotic drawings. His 1908 nude portrait of Misia Sert, set a 21st-century auction record for the artist, EUR 11,960 (including fees).

Creator: Charles Picart le Doux

Jean Picart Le Doux Museum Etched Glass Wall Plaque, 1950s

$50,000

Jean Picart Le Doux Museum Etched Glass Wall Plaque, 1950s

By Charles Picart le Doux

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Museum-Scale Sand-Etched Glass Wall Plate by Jean Picart Le Doux, France, 1950s. Exceptional museum-quality sand-etched glass wall panel by Jean Picart Le Doux, created in France du...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Picart le Doux

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Art Glass

Laverne Etched Bronze Wall Plaque "Tower of Babel"

$7,250

H 36 in W 34 in D 1.5 in

Laverne Etched Bronze Wall Plaque "Tower of Babel"

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in North Hollywood, CA

LaVerne etched bronze wall plaque "Tower of Babel" There is a dent on the bottom of left side which is not very noticeable when on the wall.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Picart le Doux

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Bronze, Pewter

Figural Ceramic Wall Panel by Jean De Lespinasse 1950s

$1,803

H 24.41 in W 32.68 in D 0.79 in

Figural Ceramic Wall Panel by Jean De Lespinasse 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Ceramic wall art by Jean De Lespinasse, 1950s-1960s Dimensions ceramics artwork without frame. Width 62 cm, height 41 cm. Dimensions with frame. Width 83 cm, height 62 cm, depth 2 cm.

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Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Charles Picart le Doux

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Brass

1950s Floral Ceramic Wall Plaque by Swedish Tilgmans

$480Sale Price|42% Off

H 8.35 in W 5.91 in D 1.66 in

1950s Floral Ceramic Wall Plaque by Swedish Tilgmans

By Tilgmans Keramik

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Handmade Mid-Century Modern ceramic wall platter by Margit Lagerqvist for Swedish Tilgmans in 1957. Hand painted floral decor in white, yellow, orange, rose, light blue and green col...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Charles Picart le Doux

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Concerto, Jean Picart Le Doux - French moderne Tapestry, Atelier Picaud - N 1510

$11,183

H 61.42 in W 50.79 in D 0.2 in

Concerto, Jean Picart Le Doux - French moderne Tapestry, Atelier Picaud - N 1510

By Atelier Picaud, Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in Paris, FR

Artist: Jean Picart Le Doux Era: 20th century Style: Modern art Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 129 cm Height: 156 cm Depth: 0.5 cm In keeping with tradition, thi...

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20th Century French Modern Charles Picart le Doux

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Wool, Silk

Jean Picart Le Doux Mid-Century Aubusson Tapestry

$12,500

H 58 in W 66 in D 1 in

Jean Picart Le Doux Mid-Century Aubusson Tapestry

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Aubusson tapestry designed by Jean Picart Le Doux (1902-1982) and handwoven at Atelier Pinton in Aubusson France. Woven in the mid-1960s, entitled "Autumn-Hiver", it depi...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charles Picart le Doux

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Wool, Tapestry

Set Of Vintage Enamel Blue Number Plaques, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

$468Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 0.4 in

Set Of Vintage Enamel Blue Number Plaques, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Located in Zohor, SK

A striking set of nine vintage enamel number plaques originating from Czechoslovakia, circa 1950s. Each plaque features a bold white numeral (1 through 9) against a rich cobalt blue ...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Picart le Doux

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Metal, Enamel

Homage to Mozart, Jean Picart Le Doux - French Tapestry, Edition artist - N 1467

$13,678

H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 0.2 in

Homage to Mozart, Jean Picart Le Doux - French Tapestry, Edition artist - N 1467

By Jean Picart Le Doux, Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Paris, FR

Artist: Jean Picart Le Doux Era: 20th century Style: Design 50s-60s Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool - Hand made Width: 200 cm Height: 150 cm Depth: 0.5 cm Located a ston...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charles Picart le Doux

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Wool

Horizon Marine Tapestry by Jean Picart Le Doux, Signed, Great Condition

$9,850

H 71.75 in W 43.75 in D 0.5 in

Horizon Marine Tapestry by Jean Picart Le Doux, Signed, Great Condition

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in Kansas City, MO

Large Jean Picart Le Doux "Horizon Marin" tapestry handwoven at Atelier Pinton in Aubusson France. Signed. Limited edition. Virtually no signs of wear. ...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Picart le Doux

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Wool

Signed French Jean Picart Le Doux Woven Wool Tapestry Mid-Century Modern 1940

$4,250

H 46 in W 67.5 in D 1 in

Signed French Jean Picart Le Doux Woven Wool Tapestry Mid-Century Modern 1940

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in Miami, FL

Huge French Mid-Century Modern handwoven wool Tapestry Titled, L Aquarium. Original signature by the artist in the lower right corner, Jean Picart Le Doux.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charles Picart le Doux

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Wool, Cotton

Starfish, Jean Picart Le Doux - French Aubusson Tapestry, Maison Berthaut - 1543

$11,664

H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 0.2 in

Starfish, Jean Picart Le Doux - French Aubusson Tapestry, Maison Berthaut - 1543

By Jean Picart Le Doux, Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Paris, FR

Artist: Charles Marcel Jean Picart Le Doux Era: 20th century Style: 1950s-1960s design Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 200 cm Height: 150 cm Depth: 0.5 cm In keep...

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20th Century French Modern Charles Picart le Doux

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Wool

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Special Commission Large Iznik Plaque, 1950s

$7,000

H 47 in W 23.5 in D 1.5 in

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Special Commission Large Iznik Plaque, 1950s

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Ottoman Illusion: Fornasetti's Istanbul Hilton Panel (1955) This monumental Piero Fornasetti colored panel is a rare piece of institutional history, created in 1955 as a special com...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Picart le Doux

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Paper

Jean Picart Le Doux Mid-Century Aubusson Tapestry

$9,500

H 48.5 in W 62.5 in D 1 in

Jean Picart Le Doux Mid-Century Aubusson Tapestry

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Aubusson tapestry designed by Jean Picart Le Doux (1902-1982) and handwoven at Maison M. Berthaut in Aubusson France. Woven in 1955, titled "Petite Lyre Marine", it depi...

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