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French School 19th Century Oil – Man in a Chequered Neckerchief
This intimate portrait depicts a young man with dark hair rendered in warm, earthy tones against a muted background. The sitter sports an eye-catching blue chequered neckerchief. On canvas laid to board.
1956 LISTED FRENCH SCHOOL OLIVIER FOSS SIGNED ORIG O/C CUBIST PARIS RIVER SEINE
Listed French Artist Olivier Foss Signed, on lower right, this Cubist Paris, River Seine scene. It is an Original Oil on Canvas depicting, Color palette is Vivid and Intense; brushstrokes are Deep and Commanding! 3 3/4″ Wide Carved wood moulding w/ flat Antiqued Gold panel and Gold lipped Linen liner is included complementary in this listing. The liner has yellowed some but the frame is in wonderful Vintage condition.Canvas measures 18 X 21 1/2 and is in Very Good to Excellent condition, slight cracking but no chipping or flaking – should be stable for many, many years.Outside measure of the frame is 25 X 28 1/2 and is in Very Good condition.Please carefully examine all images for condition.Shipping charge includes insurance. *Olivier Foss (1920-2002) Living in Paris in an a studio/workshop in Villa des Ternes, a “tucked away” section in the midst of the city, Olivier Foss has sought to work undisturbed by the hustle and bustle of the city, whose structures and urban scenes are subjects of much of his painting. “The interior of his atelier is dominated by a huge studio easel. Canvases, records and musical instruments are piled up on a large couch, on which now and then models pose for the artist, whereas the great number of books on the shelves made us guess that an alert and always prospecting spirit is at work within these walls, a spirit gradually formed and deepened by a great number of human experiences.” It is logical to conclude that his lifestyle of living quietly and perhaps a bit reclusively is related to a search for calm from a life that “has been rather turbulent.” He was born in Hanover, Germany to a father who was a professor of philosophy and of graphic arts, which meant that his maturing son was exposed to a view of life that embraced both artistic freedom and analytical thinking. Foss took his secondary education in Berlin at Franzoswische Gymnasium, and subsequently went to Paris where he studied at the Lycee Pasteur and Lycee Janson de Sailly. This educational period was followed by instruction with Paul Colin and Jean Dupas at the Ecole des Beaux Arts*. Then Foss went to New York City and worked with Maria Annot and Ruth Jacoby, who organized Foss’ first one-man exhibition at the Riverside Museum. A second exhibition took place at the New School for Social Research. Shortly after, he exhibited paintings at the 1964 World’s Fair, the National Art Club* and the Alma Reed Gallery. He also enrolled at the Art Students League* where he took a drawing class from George Bridgman. However, his existence in New York was difficult because he had much distraction from making his own art because of needing to earn money. He worked as a poster designer, laboratory technologist, violin teacher and book illustrator. Foss then moved to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he took the position of Fine Arts instructor at the University of Elizabethtown and at the same time, pursued his interest in science by studying for a Bachelor of Science degree. After graduating, he taught Bacteriology in Philadelphia and worked as a Laboratory Technologist. Then he moved to Switzerland and enrolled at the University of Basel to study more science. However, the call was strong to pursue his art talent, and in 1949, he left the university at Basel and returned to Paris, where he settled into the above mentioned atelier at Villa des Ternes. Two years later, he had a one-man exhibition tour of the United States, showing in New York City, Boston, Palm Beach, and Philadelphia. In 1952, he returned to Paris, and exhausted, went into isolation to pursue his “new pictorial projects, which had haunted his mind for many years.” In 1953, he had a career-changing exhibition, in that it brought him much positive public attention, and had paintings reflective of themes that ‘had haunted his mind’. Titled “Life’s Deaths and Summits”, the venue was the Galerie Drouant-David on the Rue du Faubourg Saint Honore in Paris. Each painting was intended to represent the ego in search of redemption, “the desperate voyage through the most acute stages of our existence: Love Hatred, Sadism, Crime and Death itself, in which life’s rending conflicts find their supreme solution.” This exhibition drew promoters for international exhibitions, and subsequent representation in Paris at the famous Gallery Charpentier. The 1960’s began with Foss and painter Armand Nakache organizing a large exhibition titled “Expressionnismes” at the Musee Galliera in Paris, followed by one-man shows in Switzerland and Germany. When his mother died in 1968, Foss returned to Philadelphia to be with his father, who was Professor of Philosophy at Haverford College. Foss exhibited painting in Philadelphia and then New York City where he met film producer Raymond Stross, who persuaded him to join him and film star, Fred Astaire, in Venice, Italy to participate in making a film, Midas Run. During this time, Foss painted a portrait of actress Anne Heywood, wife of Stross. He also exhibited his paintings at galleries in Venice, Cannes, and Geneva. Returning to Paris, he accepted the offer to be represented at the Gallery of Christian-Gilbert Stiebel on the Rue du Faubourg Saint Honore, an arrangement that lasted from 1972 to 1974. He also had a book of poetry published in Germany. In 1975, Olivier Foss had his first retrospective exhibition, which was held at the Stadttheater of Sank Gallen. From then until the mid 1980’s, he worked diligently at his Paris studio, and his wife, Fides Foss, organized exhibitions for him in Germany, France and Switzerland. This exposure brought him added attention and prosperity and allowed him to work in his studio on canvases inspired by spiritualism, which blend aesthetics with expressiveness to develop themes of psychology, mythology, and allegory. Of him it is written: “Olivier Foss, who clings with vehemence to the stormy trend of our time, fulfills the challenging task to reveal, to enlighten through his art, the heaviest burdens of mankind. Constructive realism, architectural abstraction, mystical surrealism fuses and solidify into one compact whole of a very personal style, intensity and vision. Check out other frame & artwork auctions. You never know what gems you might find!!! 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Mid-20th C. French School Oil Painting M. Laurin, Signed 15 x 19 Framed
What stands out about medium, up to 36in., is that yet easy to live with daily.
Signed Oil Painting On Canvas, French School 19th-20th Century Seascape Boats
Oil on canvas representing sailboats at sea navy French School 19th – 20th signed lower left Frame: 49 x 64 cm Work: 34 x 49 cm .
French School 19th Century Oil – A Day in the Park
On canvas. Sulis Fine Art traces its origins back four generations. Benjamin Diamond opened a picture framing factory in Midtown Manhattan in the early 20th century. Royal Art passed through the family and eventually evolved into Sulis, now run by Benjamin’s grandson Bill, and his son Dan.
French School Early 20th Century Oil – Ramblers’ Resting Spot
A charming rural portrait of a rambler resting on a log, captured with loose brushwork in an impasto style. On cardboard. Sulis Fine Art traces its origins back four generations. Benjamin Diamond opened a picture framing factory in Midtown Manhattan in the early 20th century.
French School Mid 20th Century Oil – The Smell of Spring
Click an Image to See it Full-size Details Payment Shipping Terms of Sale View in Room Description A fine impressionist style portrait study of a young woman in a garden filled with flowers. She pulls a branch of blossom towards her to smell, her eyes drifting to the distance in thought. The artist captures the scene using a subtle impasto technique to add texture to the composition. Unsigned. Presented in a gilt frame with egg and dart running pattern and acanthis details. On panel. Condition There is a small hole to the panel to the upper right corner. There is evidence of historic woodworm which has been treated. Some cracking to the panel can be seen through the paint. There is light wear to the frame. Details Size: 40 x 30cm (15.7″ x 11.8″)Framed Size: 55 x 45cm (21.7″ x 17.7″) Product Code: sa832 Framed: Yes–> Includes a Certificate of Authenticity We accept payment via Paypal, credit or debit card. All our artworks are packaged to a very high standard, using protective cellophane wallets, hardboard backing, and bubble wrap. Framed pictures are packed into custom made cartons. Some works on paper are shipped in extra-thick postage tubes when this is the safest method of transport. We offer a 30-day money back no quibble guarantee Every item comes with a certificate of authenticity providing a lifetime money-back guarantee of the accuracy of our description Need to know All of our items come with a Certificate of Authenticity About Sulis Fine Art Your browser does not support the video tag. Sulis Fine Art traces its origins back four generations. Benjamin Diamond opened a picture framing factory in Midtown Manhattan in the early 20th century. Originally known as Royal Art, the business worked closely with artists and museum institutions, developing a reputation for creating fine frames. Royal Art passed through the family and eventually evolved into Sulis, now run by Benjamin’s grandson Bill, and his son Dan. Based in the South West of England, we source art from across the British Isles and ship worldwide. We handpick all our stock and we’ve grown into a ten-strong team of art historians, photographers, restorers, studio technicians and despatchers. We relocated to our Corsham studio in early 2020, leaving behind our small garden workshops in Bradford-on-Avon that had been our base for several successful years. Now located on the edge of the Cotswolds, our current home allows the team to work alongside our large catalogue of artworks, allowing us to provide you with fast global shipping and top-notch customer service. We are always striving to connect people with the art they love. Each week we add new artworks to our extensive catalogue, across all styles, subjects, colours and periods. At the heart of Sulis, we rescue and restore lost and forgotten works, giving you the opportunity to find unique pieces and discover art in a new and different way. View All Artworks View More –>
French School Surroundings School Of Barbizon: Pond In Fontainebleau Forest
The pioneers who explored these places were Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (1822), Théodore Caruelle d’Aligny, Camille Flers, Paul Huet, Alexandre Desgoffe who went to paint in Barbizon before 1830, Narcisse Diaz de la Peña (1836), Lazare Bruandet, then Charles-François Daubigny (1843), Jean-François millet (1849) and Théodore Rousseau. Gustave Courbet seems to have stayed there since 1841 but more certainly in 1849, and then until 1861. At the beginning of the 1850s Antoine-Louis Barye frequented Barbizon and ended up settling there, he rubbed shoulders with painters and created numerous oils and watercolors. Félix Ziem stayed in Barbizon from 1853 and his presence at the Ganne Inn is attested from October 13 to November 3 of that year. He was there again in 1860 and had a caravan made whic.
French School 19th Century Oil – Portrait of a Clergyman
This portrait depicts a clergyman with a Bible tucked beneath his arm. On canvas on stretchers. Losses to sections of the running pattern. Sulis Fine Art traces its origins back four generations. Benjamin Diamond opened a picture framing factory in Midtown Manhattan in the early 20th century.