Philippe Bertho Figurative 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.

Artist: Philippe Bertho

Philippe BerthoThe Suspect is Dancing, 2025

$4,950

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 Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Philippe BerthoApple Brothers, 2025

$5,950

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 Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Philippe BerthoThe Chair, 2025

$4,950

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 Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Philippe BerthoMiró Love, 2025

$8,950

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 Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Philippe BerthoFragonard Loves Pompoms, 2024

$7,950

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 Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Ramon EnrichP-GELD by Ramon Enrich - Geometric landscape painting, acrylic on canvas, 2025

$8,509

H 19.69 in W 23.63 in

P-GELD by Ramon Enrich - Geometric landscape painting, acrylic on canvas

By Ramon Enrich

Located in Paris, FR

P-GELD is a painting by Spanish contemporary artist Ramon Enrich. This artwork is an acrylic on canvas. Dimensions are 50 x 60 cm (19.6 × 23.6 in). In this work, Ramon Enrich explor...

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2010s Contemporary Philippe Bertho Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Jacob BurdaGolden Streets, 2025

$2,304

H 36.23 in W 36.23 in D 0.79 in

Golden Streets

By Jacob Burda

Located in Zofingen, AG

Bathed in the warmth of afternoon light, the city glows with golden trees and quiet movement. People stroll, talk, and share the rhythm of the day — each step a reflection of simple ...

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2010s Contemporary Philippe Bertho Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Natalia BorisenkoThe Crossroads of Time, 2024

$1,772

H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in

The Crossroads of Time

By Natalia Borisenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

Series: Between light and silence An ancient aqueduct bridges past and present in this expansive landscape. Lines echo history, while light fractures across the surface with quiet dr...

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2010s Contemporary Philippe Bertho Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Olga TsyhypkoHarmony of Souls, 2025

$460

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.71 in

Harmony of Souls

By Olga Tsyhypko

Located in Zofingen, AG

The painting titled "Harmony of Souls" is part of my series "Echoes of Harmony", which delves into the intricate relationship between personal balance and the depth of human connecti...

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2010s Contemporary Philippe Bertho Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Ramon EnrichOlf by Ramon Enrich - Landscape and architecture painting, earth tones, 2020

$8,509

H 15.75 in W 23.63 in

Olf by Ramon Enrich - Landscape and architecture painting, earth tones

By Ramon Enrich

Located in Paris, FR

Olf is a unique acrylic on canvas painting by contemporary artist Ramon Enrich, dimensions are 40 × 60 cm (15.8 × 23.6 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with a cer...

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2010s Contemporary Philippe Bertho Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Luis Alexander Rodríguez (Ie-Xiua)The Luminous Moment #1 Blue and Orange, Oil on Canvas, New, 89x73 cm, 2025

$850

H 35.04 in W 28.75 in D 0.4 in

The Luminous Moment #1 Blue and Orange, Oil on Canvas, New, 89x73 cm

Located in Bogotá, Bogotá

“The Luminous Moment #1 Blue and Orange” is an original oil on canvas from a new series that explores the connection between human and animal forms through the interplay of two compl...

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2010s Contemporary Philippe Bertho Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Ramon Enrich3 CAS by Ramon Enrich - Architecture and landscape painting, earth tones, 2025

$14,181

H 45.28 in W 31.5 in

3 CAS by Ramon Enrich - Architecture and landscape painting, earth tones

By Ramon Enrich

Located in Paris, FR

3 CAS is a painting by Spanish contemporary artist Ramon Enrich. Acrylic on canvas: 45.2 x 31.5 inches / 115 × 80 cm Sold framed. Framed dimensions: 46.4 x 32.6 inches / 118 x 83 cm ...

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2010s Contemporary Philippe Bertho Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Magdalena LaskowskaGeometry III - landscape painting, 2025

$6,000

H 36.23 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in

Geometry III - landscape painting

By Magdalena Laskowska

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful acrylic on canvas painting from Contempop Gallery by Magdalena is part of her pool series paintings. It is 92X73 cm, signed by the artist and comes with a certificate ...

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2010s Contemporary Philippe Bertho Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Luis Alexander Rodríguez (Ie-Xiua)"Transfiguration" Oil Painting on Canvas, Mixed Media, 60x53 cm, 2023

$650

H 23.63 in W 20.87 in D 0.4 in

"Transfiguration" Oil Painting on Canvas, Mixed Media, 60x53 cm

Located in Bogotá, Bogotá

Figurative painting with animals, mixed media, on a blue background. Figurative animal magic in blue. A shared dream where you and I are one with them. Everything is connected: the v...

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2010s Contemporary Philippe Bertho Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Daria OkhrimenkoShared Silence 2. Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Figurative, Unframed, 2025

$1,063

H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in

Shared Silence 2. Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Figurative, Unframed

By Daria Okhrimenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

In Shared Silence, Daria presents two nearly mirrored female figures whose touch becomes a subtle yet powerful act of presence. With their eyes closed, the women appear suspended in ...

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2010s Contemporary Philippe Bertho Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Olga TsyhypkoGolden spirit, 2025

$460

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.71 in

Golden spirit

By Olga Tsyhypko

Located in Zofingen, AG

The painting "Golden Spirit" is part of my series "Echoes of Harmony". Through my art, I share with the viewer the profound importance of personal integrity in our lives. Inner balan...

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2010s Contemporary Philippe Bertho Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Ramon EnrichTurm 5 by Ramon Enrich - Contemporary Landscape Painting, Earth Tones, 2025

$7,799

H 11.82 in W 15.75 in

Turm 5 by Ramon Enrich - Contemporary Landscape Painting, Earth Tones

By Ramon Enrich

Located in Paris, FR

Turm 5 is a unique acrylic on canvas painting by contemporary artist Ramon Enrich, dimensions are 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 15.7). This artwork is sold framed. The specified dimensions do n...

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2010s Contemporary Philippe Bertho Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Philippe Bertho figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Philippe Bertho figurative 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 figurative 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, Aima Saint Hunon, and Simone Picciotto. Philippe Bertho figurative 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.