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Early Charles Levier Cubist Painting

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Early piece by Charles Levier. (1920-2003) Charles Levier was born on January 26, 1920, in Corsica. He was the son of a French father and an American mother. Stunning Cubist/Braque oil painting by the artist. Other works by the artist indicate similar subject matter & style. Lemons, vases, round tables, wallpaper, and dimensions are consistent with other pieces by the artist. The artist signature changes throughout the years. Levier also painted under the name Villard. This painted is signed "Villard". There is info about the artist is on the back of the painting, see images. The painting was purchased in Los Angeles in 1993 and has been with the original collector until now. 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. 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. Levier died in 2003.
  • Attributed to:
    Charles Levier (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This painting has been with just one collector in the last 40 years.
  • Seller Location:
    Malibu, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6005230351792
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