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Maurice EMPI Art

French, b. 1933

Maurice Empi was born in Saint-Étienne in the Loire Valley in France in 1932. In 1949, he enrolled in the Ecole Technique Supérieur de Art et Publicité in Montparnasse, Paris. His professor and friend, Marcel Basler, also an artist, convinced him to abandon his studies in advertising and graphic design to dedicate his life to art. He's never looked back. Empi’s first private exhibition was held in Paris in 1953 and his reputation quickly propelled his work overseas to Stockholm in 1955, London in 1959 and Nagoya and Tokyo in 1971. His works are decidedly collectible and increasing in value as he approaches his mid-80s. Empi's works have been sold at major auction houses worldwide and held in many civic and private collections. His painting themes feature views of Paris and Venice, horse racing, sailing regattas, musicians and their orchestras and French cafés.

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Artist: Maurice EMPI
The Parade Ring at the Races
By Maurice EMPI
Located in London, GB
'The Parade Ring at the Races', gouache and pastel on art paper, by Maurice Empi (circa 1970s). The Parade Ring, otherwise known as the paddock, is the pla...
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1970s Expressionist Maurice EMPI Art

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Paper, Pastel, Gouache

The Final Stretch
By Maurice EMPI
Located in London, GB
'The Final Stretch', pastel on weighted art paper, by Maurice Empi (circa 1980s). One can almost feel the excitement of the horse race from this exuberant and colourful work of art. ...
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1980s Expressionist Maurice EMPI Art

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Paper, Pastel

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Find a wide variety of authentic Maurice EMPI art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Maurice EMPI in crayon, paint, paper 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 Maurice EMPI art, so small editions measuring 13 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Lucien Génin, Roland DUBUC, and Pierre Ambrogiani. Maurice EMPI art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $644 and tops out at $1,646, while the average work can sell for $1,237.

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