Pair of Baboons by André Margat

Pair of silver plated bronze bookends depicting two horses seating on a marble by André Vincent Becquerel Made in France Circa:1930 Signatur...

A white flower arrangement with green hues. Signed by Clément Serveau. Dated 1937. Made in France This timeless oil on canvas, created by Clement Servenau in 1937, is a captivating work of art. The painting features a delicate bouquet of white flowers arranged in a vase, set against a pastel colors background. The precision and skill of the artist is evident in every brush stroke, creating a realistic and almost three-dimensional depiction. The curved edges of the vase, which glistens in the light. Its graceful shape adds a sense of balance to the composition, both in terms of texture and color. The flowers themselves seem almost alive, with the way that the petals and stamens catch the light and create a vibrant, lively atmosphere. The vibrant yellow and pink soft whites hues of the blooms stand out against the grays and pinks of the background. The overall effect of this painting is one of serenity and beauty, a quality that Clement Servenau undoubtedly aimed to achieve. His mastery of brushstroke and color is evident in this piece, making it a stunning example of his expertise. With its vibrant colors, beautiful details, and captivating composition, this oil on canvas from 1937 is certainly a timeless piece. Born in Paris in 1886, Clément-Serveau studied at the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and also at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts under Luc-Olivier Merson. Whilst at the latter he received the Chevanard award. In 1905, he started exhibiting at the Salon des Artistes Indépendants. After leaving the Ecole he developed his repertoire to include mural decorations...

Art Deco etching by Paul Jouvé depicting an Oriental scenery. Made in France Circa: 1933 Signature: Jouvé.

Pair of Sycamore Armchairs by French Designer André Arbus upholstered in an Art Deco pattern fabric. Documented in the Andre Arbus book. Made in Franc...

A year after André Margat received a gold medal for his lacquerwork at the Exposition Universelle of 1937, the artist painted this beautiful and expressiv...

André Margat, (1903-1999). Eagle and snake, 1956. Pastel and gold-leaf on board. Measures: 25 5/8”x21 3/8 (framed: 33 1/3" x 29"). Signed ...

"Elephants" by André Ferrand Mixed media on canvas 2004 Work titled, signed and dated Dimensions: L 105 x h 71 x d 4 cms Excellent condition

Framed watercolor by Albert Andre signed lower right. Measures 17" x 15" including frame and 12" x 9" sight. Provenance: Sothebys Andre came to Paris in 1889 as an industrial designer. At the age of 23 he enrolled at the studio of William Bouguereau at the Académie Julian, where he met Ranson, Louis Valtat and the young poet and dramatist Henry Bataille, who at the time was training as a painter. He illustrated L'étang de Berre by Charles Maurras and Les Petites Alliées by Claude Farrère. He produced cartoons for tapestries for the Beauvais factory. In his youth he worked in Paris and Loudun, but later settled in the Midi, where he became curator of the museum in Bagnols-sur-Cèze, building up a major collection of contemporary art, including works by Monet, Renoir, Bonnard, Vuillard, Matisse and Despiau. In 1923, as a friend of Renoir, he compiled his recollections of the painter in a preface to an album of collotypes of his works. He was initially influenced in his painting by Delacroix, and it was Cézanne's paintings that helped him discover how to give the impression of volume using colour: warm tones for illuminated surfaces and cool colours for shadow. But it was undoubtedly Renoir who had the most profound influence on him, especially as it was Renoir who noticed his paintings in 1894 and introduced him to Paul Durand...