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Philippe Bertho Paintings

French, b. 1964
The works of Philippe Bertho are characterized by his innovative approach to both subject matter and materials. In his earlier works, he show-cased his ingenuity by depicting individuals in comical and precarious situations, and incorporating unusual materials such as rusty metal boxes, old light bulbs, and corrugated iron in his paintings. Despite bizarre settings that often conjure up uncertainty or peculiarity, his subjects exude an air of nonchalance, evoking a light-hearted atmosphere. Born in France in 1964, Philippe Bertho is a classically trained artist who has worked as a sales representative for household appliances, as a packer, as a lumberjack until eventually finding what he was looking for as fine art painter. After graduating first in his class from the Art Institute of Reims, he gained notoriety painting murals, ceilings, and posters until 1993. He also taught his trompe l’œil style to young artists and practiced regularly at copying great paintings from the masters, honing his technique. At that time, he was greatly inspired by famous contemporary trompe-l’oeil artists, such as Jacques Poirier, and focused on painting industrial sites and materials. Everything people throw in the garbage and that is destined to be recycled - corrugated iron, rusted metal boxes, light bulbs that will never light up again, the detritus he found in the old disused mines of his native country - fascinated him. “I recycle them my way, in art; I like what is damaged; I have always liked places where there is nobody, yet marks of something are remaining.” In 1995, Bertho was noticed and invited to the Lamballe “Look on Art” salon. His artwork shifted from a trompe l’œil focus to realist painting, creating imaginary but hyper-realist tableaus and worlds. In time, he became more interested in American Pop as well as ‘narrative figuration,’ inspired by artists like Norman Rockwell and the characters from the traditional European world of commedia dell’art. The desire to find balance is one of the richest themes of this work. Some works are specifically about finding balance, and there is a repetitive opposition that could be translated as “a time to act, and a time to refrain from acting.” Bertho finds balance in the same way that he puts his characters to the test and often makes them sweat in impossible situations, but he just as often paints them at rest. His paintings are endless stories; you are invited to imagine all kinds of situations for a character. They are all valid, because we all know from personal experience how complicated and varied life is. Today, Bertho’s ‘Pop Surrealist’ artworks continue their fresh and invigorating variations on his consistent theme of ‘modern humanity’ interacting daily with ordinary life. The visual situations that Bertho stages seem impossible and absurd, and yet the character, our surrogate, encounters them and tries to master them, encouraging optimism in the face of adversity. Bertho’s works have generated acclaim and garnered accolades in Europe and the United States. His art is widely collected by institutions and individual collectors worldwide.
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Artist: Philippe Bertho
The Suspect is Dancing
The Suspect is Dancing

The Suspect is Dancing

By Philippe Bertho

Located in Greenwich, CT

"The Suspect is Dancing" is an acrylic on canvas painting created by Philippe Bertho. The painting is signed 'Bertho' lower right. The canvas size is 18 x 15 inches and the artwork s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Philippe Bertho Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Miró Love
Miró Love

Miró Love

By Philippe Bertho

Located in Greenwich, CT

"Miró Love" is an acrylic on canvas painting created by Philippe Bertho. The artwork is signed 'Bertho' lower right. The canvas size is 25.62 x 21.25 inches and the artwork ships fra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Philippe Bertho Paintings

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Apple Brothers
Apple Brothers

Apple Brothers

By Philippe Bertho

Located in Greenwich, CT

"Apple Brothers" is an acrylic on canvas painting created by Philippe Bertho. The painting is signed 'Bertho' lower right. The canvas size is 21.62 x 15 inches and the artwork ships ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Philippe Bertho Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Chair
The Chair

The Chair

By Philippe Bertho

Located in Greenwich, CT

"The Chair" is an acrylic on canvas painting created by Philippe Bertho. The painting is signed 'Bertho' lower right. The canvas size is 16.12 x 10.62 inches and the artwork ships fr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Philippe Bertho Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Fragonard Loves Pompoms
Fragonard Loves Pompoms

Fragonard Loves Pompoms

By Philippe Bertho

Located in Greenwich, CT

"Fragonard Loves Pompoms" is an acrylic on canvas painting created by Philippe Bertho. The painting is signed 'Bertho' lower left. The canvas size is 24 x 19.75 inches and the artwor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Philippe Bertho Paintings

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The Perfect Bicycle
The Perfect Bicycle

The Perfect Bicycle

By Philippe Bertho

Located in Greenwich, CT

"The Perfect Bicycle" is an acrylic on canvas painting created by Philippe Bertho. The artwork is signed 'Bertho' lower left. The canvas size is 24 x 18 inches and the artwork ships ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Philippe Bertho Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Ant
The Ant

The Ant

By Philippe Bertho

Located in Greenwich, CT

"The Ant" is an acrylic on canvas painting created by Philippe Bertho. The painting is signed 'Bertho' lower right. The canvas size is 18 x 15 inches and the artwork is framed in a c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Philippe Bertho Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

High Mountain Expo
High Mountain Expo

High Mountain Expo

By Philippe Bertho

Located in Greenwich, CT

"High Mountain Expo" is an acrylic on canvas painting created by Philippe Bertho. The painting is signed 'Bertho' lower right. The canvas size is 25.5 x 21.25 inches and the artwork ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Philippe Bertho Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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Philippe Bertho paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Philippe Bertho paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Philippe Bertho in acrylic paint, canvas, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Philippe Bertho paintings, so small editions measuring 19 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Norma Bessières, Simone Picciotto, and Aima Saint Hunon. Philippe Bertho paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,165 and tops out at $7,880, while the average work can sell for $6,950.