{"title":"Modernism","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nature-morte-by-bernard-buffet","title":"Nature Morte by Bernard Buffet","description":"Bernard Buffet\u003cbr\u003e 1928-1999 | French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eNature Morte à l'Étoile de Mer et aux Coquillages\u003cbr\u003e (Still Life with Starfish and Shellfish)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Bernard Buffet\" (upper center) and dated \"1982\" (upper left)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Once considered 20th-century France's most important painter, Bernard Buffet's stark and haunting style defined the existential mood of the Post-War era. The present still life was composed in 1982, decades after he had achieved an unparalleled level of artistic celebrity in Paris. It reveals a more personal side of the famed painter, hinting at his lifelong love affair with the sea through his highly unique expressionistic style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Set against flattened planes of color, the nautically-themed still life is sharply defined by Buffet's trademark black outlines. The thick, dark lines lend his figures a severity that belies their more benign existence. His palette, however, softens this effect with pastel hues that mimic the yellow sands and blue skies of a more traditional seascape. The combination is masterful and results in a scene that is simultaneously tranquil and desolate. It was this very nostalgic sense of despair that earned him fame as a young painter, and it remains compelling in its gravity in his mature work.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Paris in 1928, Buffet began his artistic studies at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in 1944. Though artistically gifted, he proved a poor student, preferring to spend his time in museums around Paris rather than the studio. After two years, the young painter struck out on his own, exhibiting his first work, a self-portrait, at the \u003cem\u003eSalon des Moins de Trente Ans\u003c\/em\u003e in 1946. He earned his first critical praise at the Salon d'Automne in 1947, and the following year he shared the Prix de la Critique with Bernard Lorjou. It was the beginning of his trajectory to stardom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e His existential compositions brought him great fame and fortune at an early age, and by 1958 he appeared alongside Yves Saint Laurent, Brigitte Bardot, Roger Vadim and Françoise Sagan in a New York Times Magazine article titled “France's Fabulous Young Five.” Though eventually scorned by the art establishment, his works remained wildly popular amongst the French public. In 1971, he was appointed Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur, and was appointed to the rank of Officier in 1993. Since his death in 1999, a number of retrospectives have begun to change the critical reception of his work, including a 2017 retrospective at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris. His work can be found in numerous public collections, including the Tate Gallery in London, the Cincinnati Art Museum, and the Brooklyn Museum of Art, as well as two museums in Japan devoted to his oeuvre. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Maurice Garnier. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1982 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 25 3\/4\" high x 32\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 35\" high x 41\" wide","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43672823726215,"sku":"30-6373","price":168500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-6373_1_a5215d24-23b9-4497-9ad4-5cc1fec5b02f.png?v=1769760449"},{"product_id":"football-by-feodor-ivanovich-zakharov","title":"Football by Feodor Ivanovich Zakharov","description":"Feodor Ivanovich Zakharov\u003cbr\u003e 1882-1967 | Russian \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eFootball\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed in Cyrillic “F. Zakharov” (lower right) and signed again and inscribed “Feodor Zakharov\/Football” (en verso)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on card laid down on panel \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This exceptionally rare early work by the celebrated portraitist Feodor Ivanovich Zakharov represents the rare opportunity to own a piece of both art historical and cultural significance. Undoubtedly, football is the most beloved sport in the world, commanding the attention of billions of enthusiasts worldwide. However, the sport has seldom been chosen as a subject for fine art, particularly in its early days. Entitled \u003cem\u003eFootball\u003c\/em\u003e, this dynamic oil, which was once owned by the North Carolina Museum of Art, is one of a select few that highlights the excitement of this international pastime. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The ambitious composition is highly unusual for the artist, who is particularly known for the highly popular portraits of New York society that dominated his later output. Instead, \u003cem\u003eFootball\u003c\/em\u003e offers a glimpse into Zakharov's early experimentation with reflections, light and shadows. In the present work, the technique contributes to the fervor of the game, which is further intensified by the highly saturated patches of orange-red on the players' uniforms and in the packed spectator-stands behind them. Overall, the effect is impressive and dynamic, bringing the atmosphere of the match to life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Zakharov painted the work around 1912, which was an historic year for Russian football. The establishment of the Football Union of Russia took place that year, and a number of teams had emerged, including OLLS Moscow (known today as CSKA Moscow). It is possible they are one of the teams depicted here, as they played in distinctive red and blue stripped uniforms. For the first time, Russia also sent a football team to the Olympic Games in Stockholm, where they played teams from Finland, Germany, Hungary and Norway. In this context, \u003cem\u003eFootball\u003c\/em\u003e represents a significant step taken in the history of Russian sport, and also the country’s emergence onto the world stage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Astrakhan in 1882, Feodor Zakharov studied at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture from 1910 until 1916. He began to exhibit as early as 1911, an amazing accomplishment for a young artist. He was invited to be an exhibitor and member of the committee organizing the \u003cem\u003eRussian Art Exhibition\u003c\/em\u003e planned for New York City in 1924. \u003cem\u003eFootball\u003c\/em\u003e was among the few compositions the artist leant for the exhibition, representing his entrée into New York society. Like many other émigrés who escaped the Russian Revolution, Zakharov subsequently settled in New York, where he opened a studio in Central Park South in 1932. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e His paintings soon gained a significant following among affluent society. He received a number of commissions from important patrons, including Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Mrs. Calvin Coolidge and philanthropist Charles R. Crane. Zakharov exhibited both as a solo artist in cities such as Paris, New York and Philadelphia, and contributed to the \u003cem\u003eInternational Exhibition of Modern Art\u003c\/em\u003e held at the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh. Enjoying such great success in America, Zakharov thrived as a society portraitist in New York and never return to Russia. He won a number of prizes, and today, his work is exhibited at in number of prestigious collections all over the world, including the Smithsonian Museum of American Art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1912 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Panel: 27” high x 36 1\/2” wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 37 7\/8” high x 47 1\/4” wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibitions:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Russian Art Exhibition\u003c\/em\u003e, 1924, New York, Grand Central Palace\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eSesqui-Centennial International Exposition\u003c\/em\u003e, 1926, Philadelphia, Department of Fine Arts\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eFeodor Zakharov: A Retrospective Exhibition\u003c\/em\u003e, 1965, Raleigh, North Carolina Museum of Art \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eFeodor Zakharov: A Retrospective Exhibition\u003c\/em\u003e, 1965, Raleigh, North Carolina Museum of Art, p. 9, no. 3 (illustrated) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e The artist, at least until 1965\u003cbr\u003e Elsie and George Kramer, New York\u003cbr\u003e North Carolina Museum of Fine Art, Raleigh, NC\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, London\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44303720153223,"sku":"29-6396","price":495000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/29-6396_1_4a8ce53e-d241-4077-a832-ec5f255d5e7d.png?v=1774961081"},{"product_id":"le-carnaval-du-sage-by-rene-magritte","title":"Le carnaval du sage by René Magritte","description":"René Magritte\u003cbr\u003e 1898-1967 | Belgian \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eLe carnaval du sage\u003cbr\u003e (The Sage’s Carnival)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Magritte” (lower right); titled and dated \"Le carnaval du sage 1947\" (en verso)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The enigmatic paintings of René Magritte have become some of the most familiar and celebrated of the Surrealist movement. Among the most influential of the Surrealist painters of the 20th century, Magritte is an artist of international renown, as beloved for his popular appeal as he is for the psychological intensity of his works. The present oil on canvas, entitled \u003cem\u003eLe carnaval du sage\u003c\/em\u003e, was executed in 1947 at the height of his career, and it is a tour-de-force example of the haunting, mysterious scenes that comprise his oeuvre.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted in the years following the Second World War, \u003cem\u003eLe carnaval du sage\u003c\/em\u003e showcases several recurring themes from Magritte’s oeuvre. Chiefly, a juxtaposition between the visible and the hidden is keenly felt. Throughout his career, Magritte explores the psychological obsession with revealing what is hidden, particularly with regard to the human face. In his \u003cem\u003eLe fils de l’homme\u003c\/em\u003e, he obscures the face of a man in a bowler hat with an apple, while his \u003cem\u003eLes amants\u003c\/em\u003e (Metropolitan Museum of Art) conceals the faces of two lovers with white sheets. In \u003cem\u003eLe carnaval du sage\u003c\/em\u003e, Magritte juxtaposes the blatant nudity of his central figure by masking her face, simultaneously revealing and concealing her from the viewer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The work also incorporates two of Magritte’s most common tropes – the glass of water and the baguette. Lending the scene a strange sense of domesticity, they appear infinitely familiar and distinctly out of place, and thus heighten the uncanny effect of Magritte’s composition. In the background hovers a ghost obscured by a sheet, a figure which was of particular fascination to Magritte beginning in 1946. He once wrote to his fellow Surrealist Paul Nougé: \"I saw in a dream an answer to the problem of the ghost: the traditional ghost draped in a sheet in a framed picture on the wall of a room.” The eerie echo of the woman in the foreground, the ghost is a fascinating and enigmatic addition to the unsettling scene. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Though firmly within the realm of Surrealism, \u003cem\u003eLe carnaval du sage\u003c\/em\u003e also represents the artist’s brief adoption of a colorful, more painterly style. The subtle, yet sunny colors of the background of the work reveals the influence of the Impressionist style on Magritte, particularly that of Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The figure herself is particularly Renoir-esque, evoking the burnished skin and exaggerated warmth of Renoir’s late colossal nudes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a whole, \u003cem\u003eLe carnaval du sage\u003c\/em\u003e is an undeniable masterpiece of Magritte’s postwar output. The work exemplifies the principle tenets of the Surrealist movement, presenting ordinary objects in extraordinary situations. Thus, Magritte successfully creates a work that is both infinitely fascinating and jarring in its psychological dissonance. It is also stunningly beautiful, with its brilliant color palette and statuesque nude figure. Similar nudes can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) and the Art Institute of Chicago. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the same private collection for over 70 years, the work is fresh to the market, which has recently seen a revival of interest in the artist. A new record for a work by Magritte was achieved in November 2018 when his \u003cem\u003eLe principe du plaisir\u003c\/em\u003e brought $26,830,500 at Sotheby’s. Just one day later, his gouache \u003cem\u003eL’Incendie\u003c\/em\u003e achieved a remarkable $4,335,000; nearly half the size of the present piece, it is a far less impressive work and not nearly as striking. \u003cem\u003eLe carnaval du sage\u003c\/em\u003e represents a rare opportunity for the collector of 20th-century art to own a masterwork by one of the age’s most important names. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The work comes complete with original letters sent by Magritte to the owners discussing the work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1947 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 24 3\/4\" high x 19\" wide (62.87 x 48.10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 33 1\/2\" high x 27 1\/2\" wide, (85.09 x 69.85 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rau-sfimages.s3.amazonaws.com\/dossier\/Dossier_30-8762.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView the Dossier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This painting was exhibited at The European Fine Art Fair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Robert de Keyn, Belgium, acquired from the artist in 1947\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Letter from Magritte to Mariën, [30 August 1946], in \u003cem\u003eMagritte Destination\u003c\/em\u003e, no. 192\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eArtistes wallons contemporains\u003c\/em\u003e, Brussels, Ministère de l’instruction Publique de Belgique, 1949, by J. Bosmant, no. 91 (illustrated)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eQuelques artistes wallons contemporains\u003c\/em\u003e, Brussels, Ministère de l’Instruction public, 1950, by J. Bosmant, no. 84\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eRené Magritte\u003c\/em\u003e, Brussels, Editions de la Connaissance, 1954, by R. Magritte, p. 35, no. 73\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eL’oeuvre de René Magritte\u003c\/em\u003e, Brussels, Ed. de la Connaissance, by R. Magritte, 1962\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eRené Magritte\u003c\/em\u003e, Brussels, Musée d’Ixelles, 1965, by R. Magritte and L. Scutenaire, back page\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eLes Larmes d’Eros\u003c\/em\u003e, Paris, 1961, by G. Bataille, p. 216 (illustrated)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eRené Magritte: 1898-1967\u003c\/em\u003e ,Ghent: Ludion, Paris: Flammarion, 1998, by G. Ollinger-Zinque and G. Leen, p. 150 (illustrated)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eRené Magritte: catalogue raisonné\u003c\/em\u003e, Vol. II, Houston: Menil Foundation, Antwerp: Fonds Mercator, Paris: Flammarion, 1993, by D. Sylvester and S. Whitfield, p. 376, no. 615 (illustrated) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibited:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eExposition Magritte\u003c\/em\u003e, Brussels, Galerie Lou Cosyn, 31 May – 21 June 1947\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eArtistes wallons contemporains\u003c\/em\u003e, Luxembourg, Musée de l’état du Luxembourg, 12 November – 4 December 1949\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eQuelques artistes wallons contemporains\u003c\/em\u003e, Paris, Musée d’art moderne de la ville de Paris, 11 January – 12 February 1950\u003cbr\u003e São Paulo Biennial of Modern Art, 20 October – 23 December 1951, no. 22\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eExposition sur Magritte\u003c\/em\u003e organisée par l’Institut Provincial de l’Education et des Loisir, La Louvière, province of Hainaut, 21 March – 1 April 1954, no. 13\u003cbr\u003e Magritte, Brussels, Palais des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles, 7 May – 1 June 1954, no. 73\u003cbr\u003e Magritte, Brussels, Musée d’Ixelles, 19 April – 16 May 1959, no. 66\u003cbr\u003e Exposition Magritte, Liège, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Liège, 14 October – 10 November 1960\u003cbr\u003e Brussels, Galerie Isy Brachot, Rétrospective René Magritte, January – February 1968, no. 81\u003cbr\u003e Magritte, Lausanne, Esquisse du tableau reprise dans l’exposition de la Fondation de l’Ermitage, 19 June – 18 October 1987\u003cbr\u003e René Magritte, 1898-1967, Brussels, Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, 6 March – 28 June 1998, no. 143","brand":"M.S. 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This impactful oil on canvas by the American artist Marcia Gaylor captures the historic statue in the light of the afternoon sun. Beautifully composed, the work depicts Washington from the side as he gazes out over Wall Street and towards the New York Stock Exchange in the distance. Symbolizing the birth of both the American government and our financial institutions, it is masterful work of American patriotism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based in southern California, Marcia Gaylor is renowned for her historical scenes that capture the New York City and Chicago stock market trading floors and vibrant financial districts. Before pursuing painting as a career, she earned an MBA from the University of Southern California, and her financial background clearly influenced the direction of her art later in her life. Most of her paintings focus on the economic history of the United States as she captures the financial heart of the country's largest cities. The result is a body of work that stands in colorful tribute to the economy and the power of capital. Today, she remains an active member of the California Art Club, Oil Painters of America, Women Painters of America, as well as the American Impressionist Society. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted in 2011 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 24\" high x 18\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 30 1\/2\" high x 24 1\/2\" wide","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41911880056967,"sku":"30-9949","price":26500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-9949_1.png?v=1725390173"},{"product_id":"cboe-melody-by-marcia-gaylor","title":"CBOE Melody by Marcia Gaylor","description":"Marcia Gaylor \u003cbr\u003e b.1947 | American \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e CBOE Melody \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"M. 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Before pursuing painting as a career, she earned a business degree and an MBA from the University of Southern California, and her financial background clearly influenced the direction of her art later in her life. Most of her paintings focus on the economic history of the United States as she captures the financial heart of the country's largest cities. The result is a body of work that stands in colorful tribute to the economy and the power of capital. Today, she remains an active member of the California Art Club, Oil Painters of America, Women Painters of America, as well as the American Impressionist Society. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted in 2009 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 12” high x 36” wide \u003cbr\u003e Frame: 18 1\/2” high x 43” wide ","brand":"M.S. 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Inspired by the immense pressures of open-outcry trading, Gaylor sought to bring outsiders face-to-face with the bellowing voices, roaring atmosphere and shrewd professionals bolstering the international economy. A relic of the past, few stock exchanges use open-outcry trading today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based in California, Marcia Gaylor is renowned for her historical scenes that capture the New York City and Chicago stock market trading floors and vibrant financial districts. Before pursuing painting as a career, she earned a business degree and an MBA from the University of Southern California, and her financial background clearly influenced the direction of her art later in her life. Most of her paintings focus on the economic history of the United States as she captures the financial heart of the country's largest cities. The result is a body of work that stands in colorful tribute to the economy and the power of capital. Today, she remains an active member of the California Art Club, Oil Painters of America, Women Painters of America, as well as the American Impressionist Society. Her paintings are in the permanent Corporate Collection of NASDAQ, CBOT, CBOE, and the American Stock Exchange. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted in 2013 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 20” high x 30” wide \u003cbr\u003e Frame: 26” high x 36” wide ","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41911881072775,"sku":"30-9956","price":24500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-9956_1.png?v=1725390243"},{"product_id":"remembering-the-bill-of-rights-by-marcia-gaylor","title":"Remembering the Bill of Rights by Marcia Gaylor","description":"Marcia Gaylor \u003cbr\u003e b.1947 | American \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Remembering the Bill of Rights \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"M. Gaylor\" (lower right) \u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Americans lounge on the steps of Federal Hall at Broad and Wall Streets under the watchful eye of George Washington in this gripping original oil by American painter Marcia Gaylor. The internationally famous statue of the United States’ first president stretches a hand over Financial District workers and tourists, assuring Americans’ freedoms guaranteed by democracy, the rule of law and the United States’ Constitution and Bill of Rights. This serene-yet-powerful contemporary view of the site of America’s first National Capitol and former home of the U.S. Congress and Senate reminds the viewer of the Founding Fathers’ wisdom and values which every American citizen is indebted. Standing in the middle of the nation’s center of commerce and markets, George Washington further reminds us that Americans are free to invest, engage in business and free-market commerce, without restriction based on class, religion, race or gender. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based in California, Marcia Gaylor is renowned for her historical scenes that capture the New York City and Chicago stock market trading floors and vibrant financial districts. Before pursuing painting as a career, she earned a business degree and an MBA from the University of Southern California, and her financial background clearly influenced the direction of her art later in her life. Most of her paintings focus on the economic history of the United States as she captures the financial heart of the country's largest cities. The result is a body of work that stands in colorful tribute to the economy and the power of capital. 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Gaylor\" (lower right)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Neoclassical statue of the Roman goddess Ceres outside of the Chicago Board of Trade is the subject of this oil on canvas by the American painter Marcia Gaylor. The goddess of grain stands proudly at the entrance to the Chicago Board of Trade, alluding to the board’s activity as the world’s biggest grain exchange. Holding a sheaf of wheat in one hand and a horn of plenty in the other, she has come to symbolize and celebrate commodity culture, as well as strength and perseverance in commerce. Gaylor's representation perfectly captures the statue in front of the famed Ceres Cafe, both icons of the Chicago financial district. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based in southern California, Marcia Gaylor is renowned for her historical scenes that capture the New York City and Chicago stock market trading floors and vibrant financial districts. Before pursuing painting as a career, she earned an MBA from the University of Southern California, and her financial background clearly influenced the direction of her art later in her life. Most of her paintings focus on the economic history of the United States as she captures the financial heart of the country's largest cities. The result is a body of work that stands in colorful tribute to the economy and the power of capital. Today, she remains an active member of the California Art Club, Oil Painters of America, Women Painters of America, as well as the American Impressionist Society. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted in 2014 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 36\" high x 24\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 43 1\/2\" high x 31 1\/2\" wide","brand":"M.S. 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The Pit adroitly illustrates the octagon-shaped trading floor where brokers match, buy and sell orders amid thunderous shouting. Hand signals and loud communication enable speedy transactions in this mercurial pressure-cooker environment, making fast and efficient trading possible. Here, traders participate in a pure auction with the transparency to see who is buying and selling — a luxury electronic trading does not offer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based in California, Marcia Gaylor is renowned for her historical scenes that capture the New York City and Chicago stock market trading floors and vibrant financial districts. Before pursuing painting as a career, she earned a business degree and an MBA from the University of Southern California, and her financial background clearly influenced the direction of her art later in her life. Most of her paintings focus on the economic history of the United States as she captures the financial heart of the country's largest cities. 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Entitled \u003cem\u003eCreating Capital\u003c\/em\u003e, Gaylor's composition celebrates this all-important financial institution.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based in southern California, Marcia Gaylor is renowned for her historical scenes that capture the New York City and Chicago stock market trading floors and vibrant financial districts. Before pursuing painting as a career, she earned a business degree and an MBA from the University of Southern California, and her financial background clearly influenced the direction of her art later in her life. Most of her paintings focus on the economic history of the United States as she captures the financial heart of the country's largest cities. The result is a body of work that stands in colorful tribute to the economy and the power of capital. Today, she remains an active member of the California Art Club, Oil Painters of America, Women Painters of America, as well as the American Impressionist Society. 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Today, the studio broadcasts current financial information utilizing a complex system of data feeds to provide dynamic real-time data 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The site is truly an icon of the financial markets in New York, and Gaylor's work pays homage to its presence and influence. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based in southern California, Marcia Gaylor is renowned for her historical scenes that capture the New York City and Chicago stock market trading floors and vibrant financial districts. Before pursuing painting as a career, she earned an MBA from the University of Southern California, and her financial background clearly influenced the direction of her art later in her life. Most of her paintings focus on the economic history of the United States as she captures the financial heart of the country's largest cities. The result is a body of work that stands in colorful tribute to the economy and the power of capital. 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Here, the foundations of capital investment are created, setting the standard for all other exchanges globally, an ideal which Gaylor's composition celebrates wholly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based in California, Marcia Gaylor is renowned for her historical scenes that capture the New York City and Chicago stock market trading floors and vibrant financial districts. Before pursuing painting as a career, she earned a business degree and an MBA from the University of Southern California, and her financial background clearly influenced the direction of her art later in her life. Most of her paintings focus on the economic history of the United States as she captures the financial heart of the country's largest cities. The result is a body of work that stands in colorful tribute to the economy and the power of capital. Today, she remains an active member of the California Art Club, Oil Painters of America, Women Painters of America, as well as the American Impressionist Society. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted in 2008 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 24“ high x 12” wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 30 1\/2” high x 18 1\/2” wide","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41911879696519,"sku":"30-9944","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-9944_1.png?v=1725390117"},{"product_id":"nymex-pure-energy-trading-by-marcia-gaylor","title":"NYMEX Pure Energy Trading by Marcia Gaylor","description":"Marcia Gaylor\u003cbr\u003e b.1947 | American \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eNYMEX – Pure Energy Trading\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"M. 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While the Manhattan trading floor was officially closed in 2016, this painting offers a compelling snapshot of the NYMEX floors during its glory days. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based in southern California, Marcia Gaylor is renowned for her historical scenes that capture the New York City and Chicago stock market trading floors and vibrant financial districts. Before pursuing painting as a career, she earned a business degree and an MBA from the University of Southern California, and her financial background clearly influenced the direction of her art later in her life. Most of her paintings focus on the economic history of the United States as she captures the financial heart of the country's largest cities. The result is a body of work that stands in colorful tribute to the economy and the power of capital. 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Ensor \/ Naissance de Venus\" (en verso)\u003cbr\u003e Dated \"Janvier 40\" (on frame)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A work of engaging richness and emotion, \u003cem\u003eLa Naissance de Vénus\u003c\/em\u003e invites the viewer directly into the heart of the personal and highly poetic world of the great James Ensor. A major figure in the Belgian avant-garde, Ensor's highly modern oeuvre stands as an important precursor to the Expressionists of the 20th century. With its vivid colors and poignant composition, the present work is typical of his output, containing all of the best characteristics of his mature style. Brilliant colors and flowing lines lend an emotional impact to the otherwise simplistic scene, which features a solitary Venus against the vast nothingness of the expansive sky and sea.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The figure of Venus was the subject of many paintings, drawings and engravings in Ensor's work. He felt a certain affinity for the goddess, recounting in his writings that he was born “the day of Venus,” and claiming, “At my birth Venus came toward me, smiling, and we looked long into each other’s eyes. She smelled pleasantly of seawater.”  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The present work represents Ensor's manifestation of Venus' own birth. The scene is based on the classical Venus Anadyomene (from Greek, \"Venus Rising From the Sea\"), in which the water-born goddess emerges from the water, wringing out her hair. \u003cem\u003eLa Naissance de Vénus\u003c\/em\u003e attests to Ensor's engagement with classicism and the Old Masters, which preoccupied him throughout his career. Yet, here, Ensor’s Venus exemplifies his habit of personalizing the classical prototype. Pictured without her shell or her entourage of attendants, Ensor's Venus is a solitary, striking figure rising against the green-blue sea and blood red sky. The artist's intentionally crude brushwork marks a deliberate departure from the classical ideal, instead invoking an expressionistic, highly emotional response to Venus' miracle birth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1860 in Ostend, Ensor's artistic talent was recognized and encouraged at an early age. He began formal painting lessons at the age of fourteen, and enrolled in the Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels beginning in 1877. Following his studies, he returned to his parents' home, where he maintained a studio until 1917. Aside from brief trips to France and England, he spent most of his life in Belgium and his home town of Ostend. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e His talent was recognized early during his lifetime, and he exhibited extensively through Belgium. In 1895, his painting \u003cem\u003eThe Lamp Boy\u003c\/em\u003e was acquired by the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique in Brussels. By the 1920s, he became the subject of major exhibitions and was named a Baron by Albert I of Belgium. Alfred H. Barr, Jr., the founding director of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, proclaimed Ensor the boldest painter working at that time. Today, this legendary artist's works can be found in museum collections around the world, including the Musée d'Orsay (Paris), the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique (Brussels), the J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Angeles), the Tate Modern (London), and the Museum of Modern Art (New York), among others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This important work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Belgian art expert Harold t'Kint de Roodenbeke. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1940 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 19 3\/4” high x 24 1\/8” wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 26 3\/4” high x 31 1\/4” wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e References:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eJames Ensor: The Complete Paintings\u003c\/em\u003e, Brussels, 2009, by X. Tricot, no. 834 (illustrated) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Gillicoux Collection, Belgium\u003cbr\u003e Palais des Beaux Arts, Brussels, sold November 6, 1950, cat. 26\u003cbr\u003e Palais des Beaux Arts, Brussels, sold March 14, 1972, cat. 59\u003cbr\u003e Dr. Sierens, Aalst, Belgium\u003cbr\u003e By descent, Oudenaare, Belgium","brand":"M.S. 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New York City’s historic Trinity Church subtly looms in the background, juxtaposed by Wall Street skyscrapers and flags flying high in a wintry, blustery scene painted with cool tones. Entrepreneurial Spirit by Marcia Gaylor is the centerpiece painting of the artist’s “The Spirit of the American Economy” series. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based in California, Marcia Gaylor is renowned for her historical scenes that capture the New York City and Chicago stock market trading floors and vibrant financial districts. Before pursuing painting as a career, she earned a business degree and an MBA from the University of Southern California, and her financial background clearly influenced the direction of her art later in her life. Most of her paintings focus on the economic history of the United States as she captures the financial heart of the country's largest cities. The result is a body of work that stands in colorful tribute to the economy and the power of capital. 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Undoubtedly influenced by the French Impressionists, particularly Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Pascin developed a highly gestural style that is uniquely his own. \u003cem\u003eFemme aux souliers noir\u003c\/em\u003e displays the unique qualities that made his work so groundbreaking during his lifetime. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Though he was born in Bulgaria and became a United States citizen in 1920, Pascin spent most of his career is Paris, and he is regarded today as a French painter. It was on his return to France from the United States in 1923 when his so-called \u003cem\u003enacrée\u003c\/em\u003e, or \"pearly,\" style began to emerge in his work; the present painting dates to this same period. In it, one can see how Pascin adopted a more fluid touch in his paint application, working with almost dry brushes. The technique allowed him to make his tones more transparent, lending a ghostly, immaterial quality to his figures. 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Inspired by his many travels to Paris between the 1870s and 1890s, Fischer began incorporating elements he saw in the works of the French Impressionists into his own paintings – not just in technique, but in the subject as well. His compositions soon reflected the complexities of modern life in the city, with brilliant depictions of bustling streets, public squares and society at large. The present work, entitled \u003cem\u003eAn Evening at the Circus in Copenhagen - I Cirkus Varieté\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies the spirited, cultural subjects of his very finest works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The impressive oil captures the interior of the Cirkusbygningen in Copenhagen; completed in 1866, the building was destroyed by a fire in 1914. Fischer's composition, which is dated 1891, is one of the very few existing records of the interior of this historic space. The artist adds a personal touch to the scene, as many subjects are notable friends, colleagues and members of society. Among them are his brother, Niels Fischer, and the artist's wife, Dagny Fischer. His friends Høyrup and Tontoppidan also grace the scene, while the famous French actress Madame Pacra sings \u003cem\u003eMarseillaise\u003c\/em\u003e from the stage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Daily life in Copenhagen was an inspiration for Fischer throughout his long and successful career. The son of the artist Phillip Fischer, he began to paint when he was still young, guided by his father. He became a pupil of C. Möller but was formally educated in art for only a short time when he spent two years at the Royal Danish Academy of Art. Rejecting the traditional curriculum of the Academy, he aligned himself with a group of young artists the celebrated a new modern era of Danish art, including Peder Severin Krøyer, Carl Locher, and Laurits Tuxen. 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Zadora brings Escher’s two-dimensional design into the third dimension with his perfectly envisioned and executed creation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e During the mid-20th century, Escher created a series of etchings that explored spherical geometry in an attempt to draw attention to the negative space of three-dimensional objects. His work \u003cem\u003eConcentric Rinds\u003c\/em\u003e developed from this exploration. Consisting of four spherical shells that each consist of nine circles, Escher's complex sphere is divided into 48 similarly shaped triangles that emphasize the immense, mysterious dark space within which his creation exists. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Zadora brings all of the mathematical precision of Escher's genius design into his large-scale version of the work. His four aluminum spheres are nestled together from small to large, creating a rippling effect when the work is set into motion on its axis. It is powered by a motorized mechanism hidden within its base, ingeniously added by Zadora to fully exploit the incredible visual effects of Escher's original design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Canadian-born sculptor Baron Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof is recognized as the world's leading gemstone artist, and his international clientele includes the world’s most discerning connoisseurs. His pieces, which range from intricate sculptures such as this to innovative bespoke jewelry, are regarded as the most prized decorative artworks in modern times. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The sculpture is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Created 2014-15 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 78 3\/4\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibited:\u003cbr\u003e Design Days Dubai, March 16-20, 2015","brand":"M.S. 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He is best remembered for capturing the era's most beautiful socialites, including Consuelo Vanderbilt, the Duchess of Marlborough, the Comtesse de Loriol Chandieu and the Comtesse Mathieu de Noailles, among others. This work, however, stands out in that it captures the charming likeness of one of his art world cohorts, Mathilde See, a Parisian-born decorator and painter of floral still lifes. She is the essence of the modern woman, captured in her fashionable dress as she strolls along the flower-lined streets of Paris. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Commanding in size, \u003cem\u003ePortrait de Mathilde See\u003c\/em\u003e fully displays Helleu's mastery over the medium of pastel. The muted palette of greys and blues is typical of the artist, bringing a harmony and cohesiveness to the composition. Furthermore, Helleu cleverly alludes to See's own artistic output with a backdrop of vibrant floral blooms, enlivening the canvas and complementing the greens and blues of the peacock feather adorning her hat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The portrait is all the more significant thanks to its provenance. It was previously in the collection of A. Alfred Taubman, one of America's most successful entrepreneurs and one-time owner of Sotheby's. Considering Taubman encountered some of the most noteworthy and beautiful works of art ever made through his auction house, the fact that he chose this portrait by Helleu to grace his collection is a testament to its import. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Brittany in 1859, Helleu moved to Paris in 1876 in order to study at the École des Beaux-Arts. Like so many other artists of his generation, he was trained there under the Academic master Jean-Léon Gérôme. That same year, he also attended the Second Impressionist Exhibition, where he met John Singer Sargent, James McNeill Whistler and Claude Monet, each of whom would have a significant influence on his art. Sargent in particular remained a lifelong friend, and Helleu and his family appear in many of Sargent's portraits in the decades to follow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Helleu quickly became a portraitist of renown, capturing many of the great socialites of the age. Later in his career, he also explored the art of the landscape, finding inspiration in the parks of Versailles and the port of Deauville. In 1904, he was awarded the Légion d'honneur and was made an honorary member of important beaux-arts societies. Today, his works can be found in the collections of the National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.), the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) and the Brooklyn Museum, among others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The impact of Helleu's body of work continues to have a profound influence on the realm of high fashion, as demonstrated in the 2022 exhibition \u003cem\u003eChristian Dior: Designer of Dreams\u003c\/em\u003e held at the Brooklyn Museum. This showcase drew connections between Dior's exquisite dresses and his favorite artist and design inspiration: Helleu. This present work will also be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the artist currently being prepared by the Association des amis de Paul César Helleu as no. 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Nostalgic and accessible, his artwork bears the heavy influence of the ideals of the Mexican Revolution of 1910, after which he shrugs off the influence of his European training to capture a wholly unique modern Mexican idiom. \u003cem\u003eMujer con flores\u003c\/em\u003e is exemplary of perhaps the most coveted subset of his oeuvre — indigenous women depicted with tropical flora. With its heavy lines, earthy palette, flattened planes and textural patterning, it brings together all of the most distinctive elements of Martínez's revolutionary style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Throughout his career, Ramos Martínez was celebrated for his representations of Mexico's indigenous people that promoted a romanticized view of Mexican culture. A contemporary of the other greats of Mexican Modernism, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Martínez developed a similar folkloric \u003cem\u003eindigenismo\u003c\/em\u003e that fully evolved in his later works such as this. Interestingly, it was his relocation to California that cemented this mature style; he moved there in 1930 to seek medical care for his daughter. Perhaps it was a longing for the culture that he left behind that rooted his works so fully in his Mexican identity. Fortunately, his highly modern, youthful indigenous subjects proved remarkably popular to his California clientele, and they frequently appeared in both his easel and mural paintings of this period. In fact, \u003cem\u003eMujer con flores\u003c\/em\u003e only slightly predates his famed murals at Scripps College near Los Angeles, which he painted in 1937 and closely resemble the present work in both subject and style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Monterrey in 1871, Alfredo Ramos Martínez began his artistic career at an early age. When he was just fourteen years old, his portrait of the governor of Nuevo León was awarded first prize at an art exhibition in San Antonio. The prize came with a scholarship to the Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, and thus Ramos Martínez began his studies as an artist. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e From the beginning, he rebelled against the strict Academic structure of his classes and his teachers' adherence to prevailing European aesthetics. Yet, in 1899 Phoebe Apperson Hearst visited the school and was so impressed by Ramos Martínez's talent that she agreed to finance the young painter's studies in Paris. His time spent in Europe, where he fraternized with the likes of Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Joaquín Sorolla, who would significantly influence the trajectory of his career. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Using the techniques he had so faithfully studied and practiced during his European years, Ramos Martínez succeeded in creating a new kind of Mexican art, bringing together an awareness of Mexico’s pre-Columbian history and culture with modern aesthetics. His subjects particularly appealed to a Hollywood clientele who became significant patrons of Mexican art, including screenwriter Jo Swerling; the directors Dudley Murphy and Alfred Hitchcock; and actors John Huston, Corinne Griffith, Charles Laughton and Beulah Bondi. Today, his works are highly prized in private collections, achieving significant prices at auction, and they are held in museum collections around the world, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Museo Andres Blaisten, San Diego Museum of Art and the Phoenix Art Museum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné for Martínez's paintings and frescoes currently being prepared by the Alfredo Ramos Martínez Research Project. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1936 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cardboard: 30 5\/8\" high x 27 3\/4\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 34 3\/4\" high x 31 3\/4\" wide","brand":"M.S. 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Though he constantly reinvented himself as an artist, his compositions are always distinctively “Picasso” with their playful lines and imaginative figures. \u003cem\u003eHomme à l'agneau, mangeur de pastèque et flûtiste\u003c\/em\u003e reflects his unique artistic signature; rendered in just a few sparing lines, his subjects nevertheless convey a myriad of themes and art historical references. It is this complexity and ingenious artistry that places Picasso among the most renowned masters in the whole of art history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Composed in 1967, \u003cem\u003eHomme à l'agneau, mangeur de pastèque et flûtiste\u003c\/em\u003e was part of a playful series of drawings on the subject of Bacchus and bacchanalian pursuits. Here, he captures the god Bacchus himself eating a watermelon with relish; the watermelon was a favored motif of the artist, first appearing in his seminal \u003cem\u003eDemoiselles d'Avignon\u003c\/em\u003e of 1907 (Museum of Modern Art) and frequently re-appearing as a symbol for summer, heat and sensuality. Bacchus himself recalls the artistic legacy of Caravaggio, revealing the depth of Picasso's link to the Spanish Baroque tradition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The influence of the brothers Le Nain is also felt in the work. The three brothers, who were active in Paris during the 1630s and 1640s, were renowned for their poignant images of peasants surrounded by farm animals and playing musical instruments such as the flute. Picasso is known to have owned at least one painting by the brothers, whose work he referenced frequently throughout his career. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1881 in Málaga, Spain, Picasso spent his childhood studying drawing and painting under his father, Jose Ruíz, who taught at the local art school. Picasso spent a year at the Academy of Arts in Madrid before traveling to Paris in 1900. Landing in the center of the European art world, Picasso began to mingle in the company of other artists, quickly establishing himself as a critical figure in the thriving Parisian art scene. It was around 1907 that Picasso became very influenced by African masks and art that had begun making its way into Parisian museums following the expansion of the French Empire into Africa. The faces and simplified, angular planes of the women in Picasso’s \u003cem\u003eDemoiselles d’Avignon\u003c\/em\u003e clearly derive their style from African masks and sculptures, and this painting is often heralded as the beginning of Cubism. Pushing the boundaries of his own creativity throughout his long career, Picasso devoted himself to artistic production. The result was one of the richest and most important oeuvres in art history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This work is accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by the artist’s son, Claude Ruiz-Picasso. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Executed on 3 February 1967 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 19\" high x 25\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 32\" high x 37 3\/4\" wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection (acquired by the above in 1968; sale: Christie's, New York, 10th May 2001, lot 149)\u003cbr\u003e Sotheby's London: Thursday, June 25, 2009 [Lot 00169]\u003cbr\u003e Private collection\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e References:\u003cbr\u003e Charles Feld, \u003cem\u003ePicasso, Dessins 27.3.66-15.3.68,\u003c\/em\u003e Paris, 1969, no. 92 (illustrated) Christian Zervos, \u003cem\u003ePablo Picasso, Oeuvres de 1967 et 1968\u003c\/em\u003e, Paris, 1973, vol. 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Collectively, \u003cem\u003eThe Helga Pictures\u003c\/em\u003e represent one of the most complete and poignant studies of a single subject ever made by a painter, contemporary or otherwise. When they were first revealed to the public in 1986 in a \u003cem\u003eTIME\u003c\/em\u003e magazine article, they were an instant sensation. Since then, they have been eagerly collected by public institutions and private individuals alike, making them an exceptional rarity on the market. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What made the revelation of \u003cem\u003eThe Helga Pictures\u003c\/em\u003e so dramatic was the fact that they were created in nearly complete privacy. Wyeth first met Helga in 1970; she was the nurse of Karl Kuerner, a neighbor of Wyeth's in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania who was also a frequent subject of his works. Wyeth formed a bond with Helga, creating his first portrait of her in 1971. What followed was 15 years of intensive artistic exploration that remains unprecedented in the history of art, and which was done in secrecy — even from Wyeth's wife. It was only after he contracted a serious illness and feared his own death that he revealed the existence of the works to the world in 1986. They caused a media frenzy — over 200 new works from an artist of Wyeth's caliber and popularity took the art world by storm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Wyeth's stark, realist style was well suited to capturing the Teutonic features of the serious Helga. Depicted in austere settings, the portraits feel profoundly symbolic and highly spiritual. The present scene, which pictures Helga nude and kneeling in the surf, is imbued with a sense of quiet melancholy and isolation, but also an intense intimacy that highlights this odd and secretive relationship between the artist and his model. In the short documentary \u003cem\u003eHelga\u003c\/em\u003e, Testorf described the first time Wyeth painted her, stating, “Overnight, I was reborn,... somebody was really looking at me — really seeing me.” That deep emotion is keenly felt in this extraordinary work, and the result was one of Wyeth's favorites from the series. He kept this painting in his own personal collection until his death. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Interestingly, this work combines two of Wyeth's favorite muses, Helga Testorf and Siri Erikson, who became his primary model during his visits to Maine in the 1970s. Wyeth began the painting in Chadds Ford with Helga as she knelt on a bed, and he then finished it in Maine using Siri, replacing the bedsheets with flowing waters. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1917 in rural Pennsylvania, Andrew Wyeth was the youngest son of the great artist and illustrator N.C. Wyeth. He received vigorous artistic training from his father beginning at a young age and enjoyed his first exhibition at just 16 at the Wilmington Society of Fine Arts in Delaware. Watercolor was his preferred medium, though he would later turn to egg tempera, an unusual choice for a modern American painter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e His early works caught the eye of Robert Macbeth, an influential art dealer in New York, who organized Wyeth's first solo exhibition in 1937. After just two days, the show sold out, and Wyeth gained significant recognition on the New York art scene. Despite his popularity, the artist generally remained secluded in his studio, living in Maine and Pennsylvania with his wife and two sons. Still, he remained remarkably popular throughout his lifetime, and today his works are among the most recognizable in 20th-century American art. They can be found in important collections such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rauantiques.my.salesforce.com\/sfc\/p\/A0000000JY02\/a\/8X000000Mkei\/xrqKR26TDPI1Du5lEcD.e3blQcr1d3HvfT6gPyAs_S0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMetropolitan Museum of Art (New York), the Brandywine River Museum of Art (Chadds Ford, PA)\u003c\/a\u003e, the Whitney Museum of American Art (New York), the North Carolina Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and many others. Additionally, this painting was exhibited at the London Royal Academy of Arts. He was the first living American artist to be elected to the Academy, underscoring Wyeth’s incredible influence. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1978 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 48 1\/4\" high x 29 1\/4\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 62 1\/4\" high x 43 1\/4\" wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e References:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eAndrew Wyeth: The Helga Pictures\u003c\/em\u003e, New York, 1987, by J. Wilmerding, p. 29 (illustrated)","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43672919801991,"sku":"31-4982","price":3950000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-4982_1_cc80d97a-7161-4de9-9b90-7621b3c0982f.png?v=1767201338"},{"product_id":"tete-de-cariatide-by-amedeo-modigliani","title":"Tête de cariatide by Amedeo Modigliani","description":"Amedeo Modigliani\u003cbr\u003e 1884-1920 | Italian \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eTête de cariatide\u003cbr\u003e Head of Caryatid\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Modigliani” and numbered “1\/8” (near base)\u003cbr\u003e Bronze \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The figural works of the iconic modernist Amedeo Modigliani are known for their instantly recognizable style, and they are among the most coveted in the world of art collecting, with Modigliani ranking among the world’s ten most valuable artists of all time. This monumental bronze, conceived by the artist in 1910, demonstrates his mastery of sculpture. Sculpting was the artist’s self-proclaimed first and true passion — a fact sometimes overlooked due to the success of his paintings and the overwhelming rarity of his sculptures. His famed \u003cem\u003eTête\u003c\/em\u003e series from which this bronze hails stands as his most important sculptural output, with works recognized for their timeless quality and strong, stoic presence. \u003cem\u003eTête de cariatide\u003c\/em\u003e reflects these qualities and provides a compelling glimpse into Modigliani’s greatest artistic passion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This bronze is an enlarged casting of a wooden sculpture — the only known sculpture that Modigliani carved in wood rather than stone. Commissioned posthumously by Modigliani’s daughter Jeanne alongside the Modigliani Institute, the bronze iteration here perfectly captures the rich woodgrain texture of Modigliani’s original carving and retains its careful compositional balance. Soulful and intense, it reflects the exaggerated yet elegant elongation of the artist’s figural paintings, which became his much sought-after signature style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Modigliani’s interest in African and other non-Western art is well-documented. This bronze is reminiscent of a tribal mask or ancient deity, both due to its exaggerated features and the totemic appearance achieved by the work’s texture, meditative presence and sheer size. Yet the work also alludes to the artist’s Italian heritage and training. A \u003cem\u003ecaryatid\u003c\/em\u003e is a staple of classical architecture, an ornate column typically found on the façade of a temple that takes the form of a female figure, with the most famous examples being on the Acropolis of Athens. The present sculpture exudes the same striking, memorable quality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Livorno, Italy in 1884, Modigliani dreamed of becoming a sculptor from a young age when he first encountered the grand marbles of Michelangelo. He moved to Paris in 1906, but it was not until 1909 after meeting modernist sculptor Constantin Brancusi that he began carving figures. For a time, he devoted himself almost entirely to sculpting, completing very few paintings between 1911 and 1914 but producing several sketches and gouaches relating to his sculptural projects. Modigliani exhibited a series of his sculptures in the 1912 Salon d'Automne. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Among the reasons Modigliani’s work is so highly sought after is the fact that the artist died at the premature age of 35, limiting his entire lifetime production to under 400 total artworks. Within that number, his sculptures are exceedingly rare; he only created around twenty-six total, most of which are held in museums such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rauantiques.my.salesforce.com\/sfc\/p\/A0000000JY02\/a\/8X000000Mkwr\/_r4uxYiGjjJa8_gf3TQ_8yguH7YnCN6LUqZNokwL0Hg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuseum of Modern Art (New York), the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) and the Tate Gallery (London).\u003c\/a\u003e Modigliani suffered from tubercular meningitis his entire life, which ultimately limited his ability to continue to pursue the physical and laborious art of sculpting, emphasizing this bronze’s importance and rarity with the artist's oeuvre.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The other editions of this series can be found in public collections worldwide, including Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the exterior of the Casa Natale Modigliani in Rome, which houses the Modigliani Institut archives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Conceived in 1910. Posthumous, contemporary casting circa 2006. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bears the foundry mark of Paolo Olmeda as well as the artist’s signature and edition number “1\/8” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/landing.rauantiques.com\/modigliani-insights\/\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee auction comparables and market data\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 24\" wide x 34\" deep x 90\" high\u003cbr\u003e Base: 35 3\/4\" wide x 45 3\/4\" deep x 28\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44422086721671,"sku":"31-4791","price":1850000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-4791_1.png?v=1775582550"},{"product_id":"femme-prehistorique-by-james-tissot","title":"Femme préhistorique by James Tissot","description":"James Jacques Joseph Tissot\u003cbr\u003e 1836-1902 | French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eFemme préhistorique\u003cbr\u003e (Prehistoric Woman)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pastel on paper laid on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e James Tissot was among the most successful and critically acclaimed artists of the Victorian era. Although the artist is celebrated for his elegant scenes of fashionable life in Paris and London, this work is a fascinating rarity within his oeuvre. In this monumental pastel, Tissot depicts a prehistoric woman draped in a tiger skin, presented with a striking pose and heroic air. His delicate portraiture, combined with his fascination with conveying texture, demonstrates why he was one of the most revered artists of his generation, and \u003cem\u003eLa femme préhistorique\u003c\/em\u003e illustrates the remarkable technique for which he was renowned.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This work was completed in preparation for a series of works exploring the Old Testament undertaken by Tissot from 1899-1902 that remained unfinished at the time of his death. A portion of this series focused on illustrations of Adam and Eve, and among these sketches were images of a nude Eve partially draped in animal furs. Towards the end of his life, following his conversion to Catholicism, biblical subjects became important to the artist. A few years before this work was completed, Tissot embarked upon a highly ambitious group of nearly 300 watercolors illustrating the New Testament, presenting the illustrated epic in its entirety at the Paris Salon of 1894. Both of these series were a critical artistic departure for the artist, stemming from a desire to create works separated from his typical images of modern society. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This pastel imagines Eve as the prototype of womanhood in the guise of a prehistoric woman. Tissot rarely painted the nude, and his skill as a draftsman highlights the figure's natural beauty, contrasting it with the stark landscape surrounding her. Although a study, this monumental work is incredibly well-finished and highly engaging, with the statuesque model commanding the majority of the canvas. Her pose is strong and theatrical, and she addresses the viewer with a direct, confident gaze. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The imagined historical subject of this drawing is grounded by Tissot’s exceptional attention to detail. A master of conjuring an array of textures, Tissot showcased this ability in this work by juxtaposing many types of fabrics and natural elements within one composition. The tiger skin with which the woman partially covers herself was a favorite studio prop of Tissot’s, appearing in many of his most influential works from the period, including several paintings of his partner and favorite model Kathleen Newton. It, in particular, showcases the artist’s understanding of texture, yet it also serves as an exotic element that elevates the sensuality of the scene when placed against the woman’s bare skin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1836 in the port town of Nantes, Tissot traveled to Paris at the age of 20 in order to join the studios of Hippolyte Flandrin and Louis Lamothe. During this period, he became close with James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Edgar Degas and Edouard Manet, and the impact of these friendships is reflected in his portraits of modern life. Having enjoyed considerable success in Paris during the 1860s, Tissot fought in the Siege of Paris, and after the fall of the Commune in 1871, he went to London, where he stayed for the next ten years. He was met with incredible success there, and he also met the love of his life, Kathleen Newton, a divorcée, with whom he lived from about 1876 until her death in 1882. Today he is regarded among the great masters of Belle Époque painting, and his works can be found in important collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the National Gallery of Art, the Musée d’Orsay, the Tate Gallery and many others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This pastel remained in Tissot's private collection until his death in 1902 and is referenced in the posthumous 1902-3 valuation of Tissot's home at 64 avenue du Bois de Boulogne in Paris. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 90” high x 32 3\/4” wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 99 7\/8\" high x 42 1\/8\" wide","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42648668864647,"sku":"31-4922","price":288500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-4922_1.png?v=1749042206"},{"product_id":"winter-shadows-new-york-by-stefan-bleekrode","title":"Winter Shadows, New York by Stefan Bleekrode","description":"Stefan Bleekrode\u003cbr\u003e b.1986 | Dutch \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eWinter Shadows, New York\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Black ink and watercolor on paper\u003cbr\u003e Signed and dated \"S. Bleekrode '18-'20\" (upper right) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This birds-eye view of New York City was composed by the celebrated Dutch artist Stefan Bleekrode. Executed with an exquisite level of detail on an impressive scale, the work is a study in perspective and light, deftly using only shades of gray. Bleekrode captures the city near dusk, lit at a dramatic angle and casting long shadows over the landscape. Unlike any other artist of our age, Bleekrode offers a fascinating rumination on architecture and the urban space with a veracity and intricacy that few other artists could achieve. \u003cem\u003eWinter Shadows, New York\u003c\/em\u003e is a truly exceptional example of his highly original compositions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Dutch artist was born in 1986 and only recently pursued a full-time career as an artist. As a child around the age of 10, Bleekrode began his pursuit of perfecting the cityscape, creating birds-eye perspective drawings of architecture in pencil. In 2002, he traded pencil for ink, and around that same time fell under the influence of the works of American artist Edward Hopper. Hopper's desolate and thought-provoking artworks inspired Bleekrode's first full-scale cityscape. Shortly thereafter, he quickly gained renown for the exceptional level of detail and fascinating perspective imparted in his works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 2018-20 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 22 1\/4\" high x 26 3\/4\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 33\" high x 36 1\/2\" wide","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41790068588679,"sku":"31-5339","price":42500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-5339_1.png?v=1728288539"},{"product_id":"buste-dhomme-barbu-by-pablo-picasso","title":"Buste d'homme barbu by Pablo Picasso","description":"Pablo Picasso\u003cbr\u003e 1881-1973 | Spanish \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBuste d'homme barbu\u003cbr\u003e (Bust of a Bearded Man)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Picasso\" (upper right) and dated \"8.4.65\" (en verso)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pablo Picasso and his work transcend art history: they have achieved global celebrity within both academic circles and popular culture. More than any other artist, his ever-evolving, evocative style has come to define modern art of the 20th century, and to this day he continues to gain recognition. The most compelling of his works offer a glimpse into the psyche of the master himself, and the present work can be counted among these. Combining saturated color with a jarring simplicity, \u003cem\u003eBuste d'homme barbu\u003c\/em\u003e represents an important series of bearded men portraits that the artist composed during the last few years of his life. These works are among the most highly personal and intimate of his career, and they serve as remarkable examples of his mature style with their highly modern expressivity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Many of Picasso's works from his last years capture the visage of his wife Jacqueline, who was his chief model during this period. In April, however, at his home studio in Mougins, France, Picasso changed direction and produced a series of individual portraits of men. His male subjects derive from various sources. Often they were self-referential portraits; often they referenced his father, Spanish painter José Ruiz y Blasco. Picasso once said, \"Every time I draw a man, I find myself thinking of my father… To me a man means 'Don José,' and it will always be so, all my life… He wore a beard… All the men I draw I see more or less with his features.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While his father’s dark mustache and beard are clearly distinguished in \u003cem\u003eBuste d'homme barbu\u003c\/em\u003e, Picasso's portraits of men from the mid-1960s served more as composite, archetypal figures representing vitality and virility. Although he would live eight more years after this work was created in April of 1965, at the age of 84, Picasso was preoccupied with thoughts of aging and mortality. He was suffering from an ulcer that would require surgery later that year. He seemed to combat these thoughts with a burst of youthful, creative energy, and the mid-1960s witnessed an outpouring of productivity from Picasso, with his subjects such as this displaying that same vitality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Highly modern and expressionistic, this painting explores an extreme simplification of form, breaking the figure down to its basic essentials. Remarkably, though, Picasso still managed to capture the most expressive features of his subjects in just a few choice brushstrokes. His male portraits from this period employ a particular set of facial traits delineated with decisive swoops of color to suggest a nose or a cheekbone, built up upon fields of white paint. Composed with a highly simplified palette and sparsity of line, \u003cem\u003eBuste d'homme barbu\u003c\/em\u003e successfully evokes a striking sense of vigor. This character is also endowed with a powerful, hypnotic gaze, the \u003cem\u003emirada fuerte\u003c\/em\u003e, that Picasso included in many of his portraits. These wide eyes allude both to ancient portraiture and to the artist himself, who was known personally for his strong gaze, an indication that he has projected himself onto the figure. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1881 in Málaga, Spain, Picasso spent his childhood studying drawing and painting under his father, Jose Ruíz, who taught at the local art school. Picasso spent a year at the Academy of Arts in Madrid, before traveling to Paris in 1900. Landing in the center of the European art world, Picasso began to mingle in the company of other artists, quickly establishing himself as a critical figure in the thriving Parisian art scene. Critics have often divided Picasso’s artistic output into distinct phases based on his color scheme and style of painting. It was around 1907 that Picasso became very influenced by African masks and art which began making their way into Parisian museums following the expansion of the French Empire into Africa. The faces and simplified, angular planes of the women in Picasso’s \u003cem\u003eLes Demoiselles d’Avignon\u003c\/em\u003e clearly derive their style from African masks and sculptures, and this painting is often heralded as the beginning of Cubism. Pushing the boundaries of his own creativity throughout his long career, Picasso devoted himself to artistic production. The result was one of the richest and most important oeuvres in art history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Other examples of late portraits by Picasso reside in important museums worldwide such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museé Picasso in Paris and the Museu Picasso in Barcelona. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1965 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 31 1\/2\" high x 25 1\/2\" wide (83.82 x 68.90 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 33\" high x 27 1\/8\" wide (80.01 x 64.77 cm)  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rau-sfimages.s3.amazonaws.com\/dossier\/Dossier_31-5479.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView the Dossier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This painting was exhibited at The European Fine Art Fair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris\u003cbr\u003e Private collection\u003cbr\u003e Christie’s New York, November 14, 1990, Impressionist and modern paintings, and sculpture (part 1), lot 47\u003cbr\u003e Private collection\u003cbr\u003e Christie’s New York, May 13, 1998, 20th Century Art, lot 238\u003cbr\u003e Private collection\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePablo Picasso\u003c\/em\u003e, Volume 25, 1971, by C. Zervos, p. 57, no. 101 (illustrated)","brand":"M.S. 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An essential figure in the German avant-garde, Nolde’s highly modern oeuvre stands as an important precursor to the Abstract Expressionists of the mid-20th century. With its vivid colors and emotional intensity, the present work is exemplary of his output, containing all of the best characteristics of his mature style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Brilliant, amorphous fields of color suggest the vast, marshy landscape of Nolde’s native Schleswig-Holstein region near the German-Danish border. The artist’s application of paint is powerful and dramatic, conveying with a few brushstrokes the impression of passing storm clouds, allowing light and sky to peek through and illuminate the colors of his landscape. A sense of fluidity and immediacy were of great importance to Nolde. He once said, “I try to avoid all thinking. A vague concept of color and luminosity suffices, and the picture evolves during the act of painting.” The flow and spontaneity of watercolor lent themselves well to Nolde’s creative approach, and he achieved a vibrancy in the medium that is unsurpassed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Nolde is considered one of the most important exponents of German Expressionism and was one of the most prominent representatives of the avant-garde in Germany. His participation in the seminal group Die Brücke (The Bridge) links him to one of the earliest artists' associations which had a crucial impact on the development of modern art. His interplay of color and form set him apart from his contemporaries, and his work is recognized as a monumental step toward modernism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e However, Nolde’s work was derided in his day by the Nazi regime in Germany, and he was forbidden from painting. Deemed too “decadent,” 33 of his works were displayed in the infamous \u003cem\u003eEntartete Kunst\u003c\/em\u003e, Degenerate Art Exhibition in Munich in 1937, labeling the artist's works as a “threat” to Germany. The Nazi Party destroyed hundreds of Nolde's works and confiscated over one thousand more — the greatest number of any artist — highlighting the rarity of the present composition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Throughout his career, Nolde received numerous awards, including the Print Prize of the XXVL Venice Biennale and the Order “Pour le mérite,” the highest achievement for German arts and sciences. Nolde's auction history has also been triumphant. In 2021, a similar watercolor by Nolde sold at Sotheby's London for over $1,000,000, setting a record for the artist. Today, Nolde's works are held in important museum collections internationally, including in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rauantiques.my.salesforce.com\/sfc\/p\/A0000000JY02\/a\/8X000000MkWU\/y42fae8P6suUKCBWCCmE7qUnECgWydZJ_H5tbZbwQPQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArt Institute of Chicago and the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1920 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 13 1\/2\" high x 18 1\/2\" wide (34.29 x 46.99 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 25 5\/8\" high x 30\" wide x 1 3\/8\" deep (65.09 x 76.2 x 3.49 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rau-sfimages.s3.amazonaws.com\/dossier\/Dossier_31-5395.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView the Dossier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Germany, a gift from the artist\u003cbr\u003e Thence by descent\u003cbr\u003e Sale, Christie's, London, 1 December 1987, lot 355.\u003cbr\u003e Anonymous sale, Hauswedell \u0026amp; Nolte, Hamburg, 12 June 1999, lot 2052.\u003cbr\u003e Galerie Neher, Essen.\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Germany. \u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibitions:\u003cbr\u003e Balingen, Stadthalle, \u003cem\u003eEmil Nolde, Weltsicht, Farbe Phantasie\u003c\/em\u003e, 2008, p. 132 (illustrated).","brand":"M.S. 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Hailing from his acclaimed “War Sketches,” Hurd’s trademark expressive brushwork and soft palette create an immersive, evocative scene. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The acclaimed “War Sketches” series began in 1942, when Hurd was invited by \u003cem\u003eLife\u003c\/em\u003e magazine to travel with the US Air Force as a War Correspondent. This assignment represented a convergence in Hurd’s interests, as the artist had graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell and attended West Point for two years before deciding to pursue art full-time. His recognizable looser style and use of watercolor developed as a response to the quick, transitory moments of military life during the Second World War. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hurd painted \u003cem\u003eFrom a Flying Fortress over England\u003c\/em\u003e while traveling with the US Air Force in England, and his new style was well-equipped for this scene, which depicts an interior view of an airborne B-17 bomber’s turret. Outside the turret, the English countryside stretches towards the mountains on the horizon, rendered with deep green, brown and yellow hues. The delicate application of paint gives the work an almost dreamlike quality, as if to give the viewer a glimpse into Hurd’s memory. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hurd completed his artistic training at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts before becoming a personal student of N. C. Wyeth, the notable illustrator and painter. 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She gazes at another idealized woman in the foreground, lying nude on a chaise lounge, while behind her, multitudes of other women in white dresses undertake a long procession towards a distant door. The captivating scene exudes the unique Surrealist style for which the artist has become known. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With this skillful rendering of the surreal setting, Delvaux has mastered depicting nude women in a sensual yet non-erotic manner. The artist drew inspiration from a variety of sources, including the futuristic writings of Jules Verne and the mythos of Homer, and blended them with his subconscious themes, which frequently included the nude female form. In combination with the loose concepts of form and perspective found in the 16th-century Mannerist paintings that Delvaux studied in Italy before World War II, his distinctive style served to create memorable dreamscapes without veering into lewdness. Like the very best Surrealist images, the work is both innovative and engaging. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paul Delvaux's earliest and most lasting influences in his art were the futuristic writings of Jules Verne and the mythos of Homer. After completing his initial artistic training at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, Delvaux exhibited with Surrealists Dalí, de Chirico, and Magritte at the Exposition Minotaure of 1934. Though his atmospheric compositions are reminiscent of his contemporaries in some ways, Delvaux rejected the Surrealist label for his work. In his later oeuvre, like \u003cem\u003eStudy for “L’Acropole“\u003c\/em\u003e, the artist deftly combines his Academic training with symbolist and surrealist influences to create his own distinct visual language — a mature, embodied style that sets his work apart. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paul Delvaux’s unforgettable paintings reside in prestigious museum collections around the globe, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Tate Modern and the Centre Pompidou, which houses \u003cem\u003eL’Acropole\u003c\/em\u003e. His work has generated reinvigorated institutional attention in recent years, including a 2013 solo show in the UK and the exhibition \u003cem\u003eThe Shape of Dreams\u003c\/em\u003e at the Dalí Museum in the fall of 2022. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The work's authenticity has been further confirmed by the Foundation Paul Delvaux, who operates the artist’s estate and the Museum Paul Delvaux in Koksijde, Belgium. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1965 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 15 3\/4“ high x 24 1\/4” wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 27 3\/4“ high x 35 1\/2” wide x 1 1\/4“ deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Christie's London, 30 November 1982, lot 217\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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The woman is exceedingly poised, focused on the performance, her brightly rouged lips parted in concentration. A well-heeled man sits beside her, peering into opera glasses. The slender, modern woman of \u003cem\u003eLa loge\u003c\/em\u003e exudes confidence and style, displaying the qualities of Domergue's work that earned him the reputation of “inventor of the pin-up.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Bordeaux in 1889, Domergue studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. He was only 17 years old when he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français for the first time, winning the Prix du Rome in 1911 and a gold medal in 1920. While landscapes dominated his early oeuvre, from the 1920s he changed his focus to what would become his trademark subject, \u003cem\u003ela belle Parisienne\u003c\/em\u003e. Domergue enjoyed a tremendously successful career. 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Charreton practically transports the viewer into the scene; the tranquility of the park and the softness of the petals are almost palpable.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born on March 2, 1864 in Bourgoin-Jallieu, France, Victor Charreton was a French painter who carried on the legacy of the Impressionists with his lush depictions of the countryside. He studied law in Paris and worked as a practicing lawyer for many years before dedicating himself entirely to painting in 1902. In the decades that followed, Charreton traveled frequently throughout France and North Africa, during which time he produced a number of atmospheric winter scenes. He notably served as a professor at the Académie Julian in Paris from 1919 until 1925, and today his works are held in the collections of the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts among others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1933 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 38\" high x 52\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 46 1\/2\" high x 59 1\/2\" wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibited:\u003cbr\u003e Pittsburg International Exhibition, 1933\u003cbr\u003e Museum of Cleveland and Museum of Toledo 1934\u003cbr\u003e Exposition Universelle Bruxelles 1935\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"M.S. 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The design itself seems to defy gravity, illustrating the genius of these two artistic greats, Escher and Zadora. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e During the mid-20th century, Escher created a series of works on the concept of the Möbius strip, discovered by the German mathematician and astronomer Ferdinand Möbius (1790-1868). A looping surface with one continuous side, a Möbius strip appears at first glance to be physically impossible, but it can, in fact, exist in reality. Escher incorporated the complex in his work for the first time in 1946 with his woodcut \u003cem\u003eHorseman\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eMöbius Strip I\u003c\/em\u003e from 1961 represents his first fully developed conceptualization of the form, with \u003cem\u003eMöbius Strip II\u003c\/em\u003e following shortly after in 1963. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Zadora brings Escher's vision to life in this large-scale work. Constructed from aluminum, copper and carbon fiber, the piece incorporates gigantic ants into its continuous form. Through a series of complex gear and wheel mechanisms powered by a magnetic and electrical propulsion system, the ants march endlessly around the infinity symbol, making Escher's vision a reality.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Canadian-born sculptor Baron Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof is recognized as the world's leading gemstone artist, and his international clientele includes the world’s most discerning connoisseurs. His pieces, which range from intricate sculptures such as this to innovative bespoke jewelry, are regarded as the most prized decorative artworks in modern times. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The sculpture is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Created 2014-15 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 157 1\/2\" high \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibited:\u003cbr\u003e Design Days Dubai, March 16-20, 2015","brand":"M.S. 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Entitled \u003cem\u003eAoum II\u003c\/em\u003e, the painting stands apart for its daring color palette and crisp composition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted in 1944, \u003cem\u003eAoum II\u003c\/em\u003e embodies Herbin’s fully-formed artistic aesthetic and stylistic tenets. Only two years prior to its creation, Herbin developed his “alphabet plastique,” a synergistic visual language of color and form that he described in detail in his published book \u003cem\u003eL’art non-figuratif non-objectif\u003c\/em\u003e. Though the artist was highly cerebral in his process of creating art, one does not need to perfectly understand his principles to feel \u003cem\u003eAoum II\u003c\/em\u003e's magnetism. The geometric shapes visible in the composition — primarily fragmented triangles and circles — are rendered in bold pinks, blues and yellows on a deep black background. His tiered application of color creates a natural three-register visual effect as if to tell a story from the apex of the form to its denouement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Auguste Herbin began his artistic training at the École des Beaux-Arts de Lille before moving to Paris in 1901. In the early years of his career, he experimented with a variety of styles, exhibiting Post-Impressionistic works at the Salon des Indépendants in 1906 and Fauvist paintings at the Salon d'Automne in 1907. After a brief Cubist period following his introduction to Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque and Otto Freundlich, Herbin co-founded his own artistic movement in the 1930s: Abstraction-Création group in Paris. Devoted to encouraging abstract art as a response to the representational tenets of the Surrealist movement, then led by André Breton, Herbin served as the publisher and author for the group's eponymous art journal. Today, Herbin’s work resides in prestigious private collections and museum institutions around the globe, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rauantiques.my.salesforce.com\/sfc\/p\/A0000000JY02\/a\/8X0000001hoz\/iBnHTNX2syhv9UvZV2vzNOcS8EjC8l5pkrNeCD.i_RY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Tate Modern in London, the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris\u003c\/a\u003e, among others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 1944 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 25\" high x 39\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 34 3\/8\" high x 48 1\/8\" wide x 2\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Belgium\u003cbr\u003e Galerie Von Bartha, Basel\u003cbr\u003e Sale: Tajan, Paris, November 30, 2004, lot 7\u003cbr\u003e Private collection\u003cbr\u003e M.S. 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Capturing a woman in grey against a windswept seascape, the composition is classic Cassigneul, exuding a serenity and sophistication that is unique to his aesthetic. Triptychs are highly rare in the artist's oeuvre, and the panels can be displayed apart or attached. Renowned for his portraits that bring together brilliant pops of color with an atmosphere of elegance and tranquility, Cassigneul's upbringing in French fashion is keenly felt in the composition, as he brings the chic Parisian ideal to life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e One of the most famous living French artists, Cassigneul is set apart by his unique ability to produce works that feel both dramatically contemporary and classic in style. \u003cem\u003eLa terrasse devant la mer\u003c\/em\u003e brings together two of his most common tropes: a sleepy-eyed beauty and a vibrantly hued landscape. 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His interest in art also manifested early, and he painted his first landscape at Deauville at the young age of 12. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts, holding his first one-man exhibition at just 17 years of age. Since that first show, his work has been widely exhibited worldwide, particularly in Western Europe, the United States and Japan, where he enjoys an especially devoted following. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 1975 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Triptych: 51 1\/4\" high x 71” wide\u003cbr\u003e Panel: 51 1\/4” high x 23 1\/2” wide x 1 3\/8\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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Through a brilliant use of color and perspective, Lévy-Dhurmer's \u003cem\u003eLe fondeur de bronze\u003c\/em\u003e immerses the viewer in the intense heat of the foundry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lévy-Dhurmer's \u003cem\u003eLe fondeur de bronze\u003c\/em\u003e is further distinguished by prestigious provenance. The artwork's initial owner was Joseph Malesset, a French industrialist who made his fortune in owning industrial factories, including bronze foundries. Malesset was promoted to the revered grade of Officer of the Legion of Honor, the highest French order of merit, in 1906, and Lévy-Dhurmer's painting was created to glorify the visionary's achievements. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in French Algeria in 1865, Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer studied drawing and sculpture in Paris as a child and began his artistic career as a decorative painter at a porcelain manufactory in Golfe-Juan. Throughout his long career, Lévy-Dhurmer experimented with different artistic styles and mediums, succeeding as a ceramicist, painter, pastelist, and furniture designer. Perhaps his most celebrated work, the famed \u003cem\u003eWisteria Dining Room\u003c\/em\u003e, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a brilliant example of the artist’s remarkable range of skills in various media. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It was his trip to Italy in 1895 that would change the course of his life and interests. It was there that he discovered an interest in German and Florentine Renaissance — resulting in paintings that fit in well alongside those of the English Pre-Raphaelites. That same year, Lévy-Dhurmer officially began his painting career. In 1896, he held his first solo exhibition at the Galerie Georges Petit in Paris, where he appeared for the first time under the name Lévy-Dhurmer, adding to his surname Lévy part of his mother's maiden name, Pauline-Amelie Goldhurmer.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e His unique blend of Academic detail with Impressionist color and technique garnered the artist considerable attention. He was drawn to the ideals of the Symbolist movement, which offered an intellectual alternative to the purely visual ideals of the Impressionists. Rather, the subject matter of the Symbolists explored more complex emotional and spiritual ideas - this highly personal portrait is a remarkable example of the movement's ethos. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1907 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bears label on mount \"Le fondeur de bronze \/ par Levy Dhurmer\/ offert par ses amis à Monsieur J. MALESSET \/ Président de Section au Tribunal de Commerce de la Seine \/ à l'occasion de \/ Sa Nomination d'OFFICIER de la LEGION d'HONNEUR\/10 février 1907\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 34 3\/4\" high x 24\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 42 3\/4\" high x 33 3\/8\" wide x 2 1\/2\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance: Private Collection of Joseph Malesset\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, by descent from above\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Basel, Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44548162060423,"sku":"31-6872","price":88500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-6872_1.png?v=1777555994"},{"product_id":"guitare-sur-un-gueridon-by-pablo-picasso","title":"Guitare sur un guéridon by Pablo Picasso","description":"Pablo Picasso\u003cbr\u003e 1881-1973 | Spanish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eGuitare sur un guéridon\u003cbr\u003e (Guitar on a pedestal)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Gouache on Western wove paper laid on board\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Picasso” (upper left) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Picasso’s prolific career has been marked by many grand love affairs, both romantic, intellectual and creative. Beyond his lovers like Olga Khoklova and Dora Maar and his intellectual muses like Georges Braques and Gertrude Stein, Picasso’s greatest love and inspiration was perhaps a humble instrument: the guitar. Whether it be the \u003cem\u003eOld Guitarist\u003c\/em\u003e from his early blue period, his groundbreaking series of three-dimensional guitar sculptures from his nascent explorations in Cubism, or his \u003cem\u003eMandolin and Guitar\u003c\/em\u003e composition’s grander explorations with color and biomorphic shapes, the guitar is an elusive calling card for modern art’s greatest genius.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In \u003cem\u003eGuitare sur un guéridon\u003c\/em\u003e, Picasso intertwines his signature guitar and a bowl of fruit. These two elements are playfully brought together and skillfully anchored on the tabletop by a square positioned at the center of the composition. The result is a captivating and harmonious arrangement that showcases Picasso's artistic ingenuity in blending these everyday objects into a visually striking and cohesive composition.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This rare gouache was created during the pivotal summer of 1920. During this time, Picasso lived in Juan-les-Pins, a small coastal resort town in the South of France away from the confines of the city and the fallout of World War I. With this newfound freedom, Picasso entered an exciting and innovative creative period and began to interrogate the connections between Neoclassicism and Cubism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Picasso created a series of gouache paintings characterized by their flat, geometric nature, sinuous contours and strikingly vivid colors. Though not a complete departure from his previous Cubist works, this series showcased the influence of the Surrealists, especially the biomorphic subconscious explorations of Joan Miró, upon Picasso’s oeuvre. While the breadth of his creativity grew, he returned back to a familiar motif — the guitar — with a renewed sense of vigor and excitement.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eGuitare sur un guéridon’s\u003c\/em\u003e undulating lines and biomorphic appeal bring Picasso's preoccupation with the guitar into deeper focus. The sinuous lines of guitar mirror the sensuous lines of the female form — the other most prevalent subject in Picasso's oeuvre. This beautiful and colorful gouache work illustrates the seminal movement in Picasso's oeuvre from Analytic Cubism toward the evolved sensual, biomorphic style that would characterize Picasso's later works. Similar gouaches from this time can be found in the permanent collections of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York and the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1881 in Málaga, Spain, Picasso spent his childhood studying drawing and painting under his father, Jose Ruíz, who taught at the local art school. Picasso spent a year at the Academy of Arts in Madrid, before traveling to Paris in 1900. Landing in the center of the European art world, Picasso began to mingle in the company of other artists, quickly establishing himself as a critical figure in the thriving Parisian art scene. Critics have often divided Picasso’s artistic output into distinct phases based on his color scheme and style of painting. It was around 1907 that Picasso became very influenced by African masks and art which began making their way into Parisian museums following the expansion of the French Empire into Africa. The faces and simplified, angular planes of the women in Picasso’s \u003cem\u003eLes Demoiselles d’Avignon\u003c\/em\u003e clearly derive their style from African masks and sculptures, and this painting is often heralded as the beginning of Cubism. Pushing the boundaries of his own creativity throughout his long career, Picasso devoted himself to artistic production. The result was one of the richest and most important oeuvres in art history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 1920 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 11” high x 8 1\/8” wide (27.94 x 20.64 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 22 1\/2\" high x 19 5\/8\" wide x 1 1\/2\" deep (57.15 x 49.85 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rau-sfimages.s3.amazonaws.com\/dossier\/Dossier_31-7796.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView the Dossier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This painting was exhibited at The European Fine Art Fair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Justin K. Thannhauser, New York\u003cbr\u003e Galerie Beyeler, Basel, Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e Sale: Sotheby’s, New York, May 16, 1984, lot 134\u003cbr\u003e Sale: Sotheby's New York, November 4, 1993\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, New York\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePablo Picasso: Supplement aux Annies 1920-1929\u003cem\u003e, Vol. 30, Paris, 1975, by Christian Zervos, p. 30, no. 73 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibited:\u003cbr\u003e Roslyn Harbor, New York, The Manes Art \u0026amp; Education Center, Nassau County Museum of Art, Long Island Collections: May 12-August 4, 2002\u003cbr\u003e Roslyn Harbor, New York, The Manes Art \u0026amp; Education Center, Nassau County Museum of Art, European Art Between World Wars: May 9-August 1, 2004\u003cbr\u003e Roslyn Harbor, New York, The Manes Art \u0026amp; Education Center, Nassau County Museum of Art, Picasso: February 20-April 17, 2005\u003cbr\u003e Roslyn Harbor, New York, The Manes Art \u0026amp; Education Center, Nassau County Museum of Art, Picasso and the School of Paris: Nov. 19, 2006-Feb. 4, 2007\u003cbr\u003e Roslyn Harbor, New York, The Manes Art \u0026amp; Education Center, Nassau County Museum of Art, The Jazz Age: March 23-July 8, 2018\u003cbr\u003e Roslyn Harbor, New York, The Manes Art \u0026amp; Education Center, Nassau County Museum of Art, Selections from the Collection of Dr. Harvey Manes, January 19 - May 12, 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"M.S. 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Foujita’s integration of Japanese techniques with European subjects forms a distinctive visual language that garnered the artist great renown in his lifetime.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born and trained as an artist in Japan, Foujita fulfilled a lifelong dream of traveling to Paris in 1913, where his brilliance gained newfound direction in the avant-garde circles of Montparnasse. Surrounded by prominent figures of the era such as Pierre Bonnard, Henri Matisse, Georges Braques and others, Foujita quickly achieved acclaim and accomplishment for his artworks. On the opening night of Foujita’s first solo exhibition in Paris in 1917, Picasso himself was so enamored by Foujita's watercolors that he acquired as many as he could physically hold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Foujita positioned himself as a luminary of modernism by blending Japanese \u003cem\u003eukiyo-e\u003c\/em\u003e techniques with European subjects and mediums. This dual influence led Foujita to create his famed portraits of women, cats and perhaps most importantly, iconic renditions of the Virgin and Child. \u003cem\u003ePortrait of a Mother and Child\u003c\/em\u003e echoes the graceful figures painted by Renaissance masters Foujita viewed at the Louvre, while simultaneously drawing from the bold simplicity of his contemporaries, including Amedeo Modigliani. Foujita expertly renders the humanistic notion of maternal love in the Madonna’s expression and the languid stretch of her hands, evoking a protective cradle. The bold strokes of ink converge and contrast with the colorful and hazy watercolor hues of the mother and child’s clothing. The luminescence of their skin is achieved through Foujita’s signature pearly iridescent glaze, a highly secret blend of flaxseed oil, chalk and magnesium silicate that became a signature component of his oeuvre. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A lifelong Francophile, Tsuguharu Foujita seamlessly immersed himself in the vibrant artistic community of Paris in 1913, rubbing shoulders with modernist icons before his departure in 1933. During the Second World War, Foujita served as a war artist in Japan. After the war, Foujita and his wife became French citizens, and later in 1957, the artist became an officer of the esteemed Legion of Honor. Foujita’s subsequent conversion to Catholicism offers a crucial lens into his complex understanding of faith, identity and belonging, with works like \u003cem\u003ePortrait of a Mother and Child\u003c\/em\u003e forming cornerstones of his later oeuvre. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Foujita's works are held by prestigious institutions worldwide, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris and the National Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto. Notably, the National Museum of Art, Kyoto has hosted two significant retrospectives of Foujita's oeuvre in 2006 and 2018. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This artwork is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Tobi Appraisal Institute. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1957 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 12 1\/4” high x 9 1\/4” wide (31.12 cm x 23.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 20 1\/2” high x 17 1\/8” wide x 2 1\/4” deep (52.07 cm x 43.50 cm x 5.72 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rau-sfimages.s3.amazonaws.com\/dossier\/Dossier_31-7755.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView the Dossier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This painting was exhibited at The European Fine Art Fair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Tokyo\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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His portrayals of women and children on silk and canvas offer a unique mix of Eastern and Western styles that give his works a broad international appeal. Le Pho is most renowned for his works of women, capturing them in states of both thoughtful repose and joyful jubilation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the present work, \u003cem\u003eLe vase chinois\u003c\/em\u003e, Le Pho positions his subject within a lush interior setting with a bountiful bouquet that is heavily reminiscent of his Western contemporaries. Blooms in vivid reds and crisp whites pop against the woman's orange dress. Effusive strokes of pastel blues and yellows add a further vibrance to the image, which feels at once vivacious and tranquil. Having spent several years studying and working in France, Le Pho developed a unique style that melded his Asian heritage with the styles and colors of his French contemporaries, like Henri Matisse and Pierre Bonnard. In \u003cem\u003eLe vase chinois\u003c\/em\u003e, this rich cultural tapestry is boldly manifested. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Vietnam in 1907, Le Pho was the son of the Viceroy of Tonkin, Lê Hoan. Thanks to his prominent upbringing, he received a cultured education. He began his artistic training in 1925 at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Hanoi, Vietnam, before garnering a scholarship in 1930 to attend the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. When in Paris, he encountered many of the Post-Impressionist painters who would greatly influence his style, as well as the Old Master paintings that inspired his many Madonna-like subjects. Today, his works can be found in the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris, the National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi and the Oklahoma Arts Center, among others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 20th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inscribed \"No. 190, Chicago, Findlay Galleries\" and \"#24572\" (on stretcher bar) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 25 1\/2“ high x 36” wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 32 1\/2“ high x 43 1\/4” wide x 3“ deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance: Findlay Galleries, Chicago\u003cbr\u003e Private collection\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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While olive trees, sheep and fishermen were typical subjects for the artist, this rare work features the countenance of a woman. Considered a pioneering figurative Israeli artist of the mid-20th century, Rubin was a founder of the Eretz-Yisrael style alongside artists Nachum Gutman and Ziona Tajar. Rubin is celebrated for his portraits and sun-bleached modernist landscapes painted over the artist’s six-decade career spent living between Tel Aviv, New York, and Los Angeles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Enigmatic and colorful, \u003cem\u003eOrientala\u003c\/em\u003e features a scantily clad woman wearing a turban-like headdress and holding a potted plant. Rubin renders the woman’s strong features in a plethora of non-naturalistic colors and with bold, angular brushstrokes. Reminiscent of works by Picasso, Jawlensky and even Chagall, Rubin employs a vivid and original palette along with striking modern techniques to create a composition that firmly establishes his own distinctive style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rubin Zelicovici, later Reuven Rubin, was born in Galaţi to a Romanian Jewish Hasidic family. In 1912, he left to study art at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem. Finding himself at odds with the artistic views of the Academy's teachers, he left for Paris, France and began to cultivate his artistic vision. Influenced by artists like Cezanne, Rubin’s early depictions of his country’s landscapes rebelled against Bezalel and helped to establish Rubin as an internationally recognized artist. In 1924, he was the first artist to hold a solo exhibition at the Tower of David, in Jerusalem and that year he was elected chairman of the Association of Painters and Sculptors of Palestine. From the 1930s onwards, Rubin also designed backdrops for the Habima Theater and the Ohel Theater. Rubin’s work frequently explored themes of the biblical landscape, folklore and people in his works. Today, Rubin’s works are included in the collections of several major museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1964 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 32” high x 26” wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 44” high x 37 3\/8”wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e The artist\u003cbr\u003e Sam Salz, New York\u003cbr\u003e Estate of Harold Weill, New York\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, New York\u003cbr\u003e M.S. 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The visual of the once formidable ship at a dramatic angle, surrounded by swelling waves, orange flames and smoke, is perfectly representative of Beaumont's famed oeuvre. The contrast of the fiery wreckage with the tranquil blue ocean encapsulates the heightened emotion of this pivotal moment of nuclear and military history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  The \u003cem\u003eUSS Saratoga\u003c\/em\u003e, an iconic aircraft carrier of the 1920s, served valiantly through WWII until it was damaged in the battle of Iwo Jima. Deemed obsolete, the Saratoga was subjected to the Bikini Atoll nuclear tests, surviving the first test only to be sunk by the second, illustrating the devastating impact of nuclear weapons on naval warfare. The sinking of this monumental ship served as a stark demonstration of nuclear power's destructive capacity, marking a critical moment in the early stages of the Cold War and the arms race between the US and the Soviet Union.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Arthur Beaumont, born in Norwich, England, studied art at prestigious institutions throughout in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Paris. After immigrating to America via Canada, he became known for his watercolors of naval subjects, especially battleships and harbor scenes. His work gained prominence during World War II, and he continued producing watercolors depicting naval activities worldwide. 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Their historic and often contentious discussions culminated in the Casablanca Declaration, which demanded nothing less than the unconditional surrender of the enemy. In January 1943, American President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill convened at the Casablanca Conference in a seaside resort in Morocco with the goal of strategizing the Allied forces' victory over the major WWII Axis powers: Germany, Italy and Japan. These formidable leaders of the free world, once political adversaries, had forged a bond of deep respect and personal friendship during Churchill's visit to the White House, just two weeks after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based in California, Marcia Gaylor is known for her historical scenes that celebrate the power of capitalism. Before pursuing painting as a career, she earned a business degree and an MBA from the University of Southern California, and her financial background clearly influenced the direction of her art later in her life. Most of her paintings focus on the economic history of the United States as she captures the financial heart of the country's largest cities. The result is a body of work that stands in colorful tribute to the economy and the power of capital. Today, she remains an active member of the California Art Club, Oil Painters of America, Women Painters of America, as well as the American Impressionist Society. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 2023 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 35\" high x 47\" wide (88.90 x 119.38 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 45 1\/2\" high x 57 1\/4\" wide x 3 1\/4\" deep (115.57 x 145.42 x 8.26 cm)","brand":"M.S. 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Friends who joined Dufy on his initial visits to the racecourse noted his keen interest in the vibrant colors of the horses and jockeys, rather than the fashionable crowd. Over time, Dufy's racecourse scenes evolved to highlight the dynamic interplay of green turf, blue railings and multicolored crowds set against a backdrop of nature, capturing the energetic and colorful essence of the races. \u003cem\u003eChevaux de courses\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies the dynamic scenes and vibrant colors that characterize Dufy's oeuvre, capturing the lively spirit of the 1920s. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This scene bursts to life with vibrant colors and the dynamic movement of majestic horses. In the foreground, horses and their jockeys prepare for their moment in the spotlight, while in the background, a race unfolds at full speed. A vivid snapshot of sport, fashion and culture, this painting is brimming with life and energy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Le Havre, Normandy, both Dufy and his brother Jean showed a talent for drawing at an early age. He would eventually enroll in the École d'Art in Le Havre, and later, the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. After viewing Matisse's \u003cem\u003eLuxe, Calme et Volupte \u003c\/em\u003ein 1904, Dufy adopted the bright color and flat compositions of the Fauvists. By 1909, the artist sought more austerity in his painting, and he became drawn to the works of Cézanne and the Cubists. From this point forward, Dufy's compositions presented a blend of the ideals upheld by these two artistic groups. His use of bold lines and colors, dynamic brushstrokes and other painterly qualities found in his paintings are a testament to his unique Expressionist ideals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1929 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 18\" high x 24\" wide (45.72 cm x 60.96 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 29\" high x 35\" wide x 2 1\/2\" deep (73.66 cm x 88.90 cm x 6.35 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Fanny Guillon-Laffaille, Raoul Dufy, \u003cem\u003eThe supplement to the Catalogue raisonné des aquarelles, gouaches et pastels\u003c\/em\u003e, Paris, reference As-0773 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, California\u003cbr\u003e Sale: Christie's New York, Sale 7452, May 13, 1992, Lot 253\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Atlanta, GA\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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Additionally, this work serves as a tribute to Chagall's native Russia, a motif that defines his oeuvre. Chagall’s works in warm, vibrant tones—specifically those rendered in reds and oranges—strongly evoke the passion of love the artist so fervently sought to portray and are among the most desirable of his works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The motif of lovers is a hallmark of Chagall’s masterpieces, often symbolizing his deep affection for his first wife, Bella Rosenfeld, and his grief upon her death in 1944. In this remarkable composition, a couple overlooks a Russian cityscape inspired by the artist's birthplace—his beloved village that was destroyed during World War II. Instead of succumbing to resentment over this and the many other tragedies he endured, Chagall employed bold, intense colors and dream-like settings to reflect the emotional turbulence of his life. After initially rejecting vibrant pink and red hues during his mourning for Bella and his displacement during the Second World War, Chagall eventually returned to these bright colors as a testament to the adversities he had overcome. This use of color solidified Chagall's reputation as a master colorist in his later works, with his red hues being among the most coveted in his palette. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The beautiful female figure in this painting is bathed in warmth, and sits upright on the bed, implying her impending departure. Her companion, rendered in cool blue, reclines. His body is positioned towards her as if pleading with her to stay, likely a nod to the effects of war or, more profoundly, to life's fragility. The painting’s ability to convey universal themes of love, loss and resilience through Chagall's distinctive visual language makes it a compelling visual narrative. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In his lifetime Chagall produced an incredible body of work that continues to demand the highest attention in the art community. Today, his works belong to the collections of prestigious museums across the globe including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, Tate Modern in London and the National Museum of Modern Art in Paris. The intense use of color and thematic depth in this painting is similar to works in the collections of top institutions, such as \u003cem\u003eLes Amants au ciel rouge\u003c\/em\u003e (Lovers in the Red Sky), 1950, at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the Comité Marc Chagall \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1931-1952 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 22 3\/4\" high x 20 1\/2” wide (57.79 x 52.07 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 31 3\/8\" high x 28 7\/8” wide x 1 1\/2“ deep (79.69 x 73.34 x 3.81 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rau-sfimages.s3.amazonaws.com\/dossier\/Dossier_31-8835.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView the Dossier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This painting was exhibited at The European Fine Art Fair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Estate of the artist\u003cbr\u003e Thence by descent\u003cbr\u003e M.S. 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This nude drawing of a woman, elegant in its minimalism and fluidity, exemplifies Lempicka’s superb draftsmanship and compositional finesse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With a few deft strokes, she confidently portrays her subject in a languid pose, with delicate bracelets gracing her wrists. Her model represents the popular ‘20s aesthetic, featuring the classic Flapper bob hairstyle. Unique, semi-erased lines are visible beneath the completed drawing, showcasing the experimental nature of Lempicka’s process. Her talent seamlessly merges various modern art movements and design principles, capturing the streamlined sophistication of modern architecture with the more avant-garde nature of her fellow painters. Best known for her paintings of stylish women, this anonymous nude offers the rare opportunity to peek behind the curtain to see the working process of one of the 20th century’s most glamorous artists. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Poland in 1898, Lempicka’s life was marked by constant movement. At the beginning of the Russian Revolution, Tamara’s life was turned upside down, and her family found refuge in Paris, where she lived for twenty years. Building on a love of art that began during a visit to Italy in her youth, Lempicka enrolled in Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris to study painting. Under the mentorship of famed avant-garde artists Maurice Denis and André Lhote, who introduced her to Cubism, Lempicka began exhibiting avant-garde art in Parisian salons in 1922. Lempicka won first prize at the Exposition Internationale des Beaux-Arts in 1927 with her iconic Cubist-Art Deco style, a year before this drawing was made. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With a resurgence of appreciation for the Art Deco period beginning in the 1960s, combined with the upcoming first major museum retrospective exhibition of her work in the United States at the de Young in San Francisco, Lempicka’s work is reaching new heights of acclaim in recent decades. Much of her work resides in collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Musée des Beaux-Arts du Havre, and the National Museum Warsaw, to name a few. Not only did Lempicka flout gender expectations by establishing a successful career as a fine artist and defying traditional artistic trends, but she also created a unique genre found only in her oeuvre. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1928 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 10 3\/8\" high x 16 1\/2\" wide (26.35 x 41.91 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 18\" high x 24 3\/8\" wide x 7\/8\" deep (45.72 x 61.91 x 2.22 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e By descent, from the artist\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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This work, entitled \u003cem\u003eSmiling Nude\u003c\/em\u003e, evokes Lempicka's signature blend of elegance and modernity that was quintessentially Art Deco, a movement that Lempicka defined in her artistic career. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With confident and fluid lines, Lempicka beautifully portrays a woman with the classic 1920s flapper hairstyle in a languid pose. This drawing is unique for its facial details, such as the wide eyes and slightly upturned mouth, which Lempicka most often left out of her fast-paced drawings. Her talent seamlessly merges various modern art movements and design principles, capturing the streamlined sophistication of modern architecture with the more avant-garde nature of her fellow painters. This anonymous nude offers a rare glimpse into the acclaimed artist's inner world and witness her fascinating artistic process.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Poland in 1898, Lempicka’s life was marked by constant movement. At the beginning of the Russian Revolution, Tamara’s life was turned upside down, and her family fled to Paris, where they found refuge for twenty years. Building on a love of art that began during a visit to Italy in her youth, Lempicka enrolled in Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris to study painting. Under the mentorship of famed avant-garde artists Maurice Denis and André Lhote, who introduced her to Cubism, Lempicka began exhibiting avant-garde art in Parisian salons in 1922. Lempicka won first prize at the Exposition Internationale des Beaux-Arts in 1927 with her iconic Cubist-Art Deco style, a year before this drawing was made. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With a resurgence of appreciation for the Art Deco period beginning in the 1960s, combined with the upcoming first major museum retrospective exhibition of her work in the United States at the de Young in San Francisco, Lempicka’s work is reaching new heights of acclaim in recent decades. Much of her work resides in collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Musée des Beaux-Arts du Havre and the National Museum Warsaw, to name a few. Not only did Lempicka flout gender expectations by establishing a successful career as a fine artist and defying traditional artistic trends, but she also created a unique genre found only in her oeuvre.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1928 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 7 3\/4\" high x 10 3\/8\" wide (19.69 x 26.35 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 15\" high x 17 3\/4\" wide x 1 1\/4\" deep (38.10 x 45.09 x 3.18 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e By descent, from the artist\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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This composition, entitled \u003cem\u003eThinking\u003c\/em\u003e, displays Lempicka’s superb draftsmanship and her talent for capturing the essence of alluring femininity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With fluid lines and bold minimalism, Lempicka confidently portrays a woman deeply immersed in thought while in a languid seated pose. Even without the facial features, Lempicka evokes a sense of introspection and sensuality, emphasizing the contours of the body to convey the subject's emotional depth and physical presence. Her talent seamlessly merges various modern art movements and design principles, capturing the streamlined sophistication of modern architecture with the more avant-garde nature of her fellow painters. This anonymous nude offers a rare glimpse into Lempicka’s unique vision as well as her fascinating artistic process.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Poland in 1898, Lempicka’s life was marked by constant movement. At the beginning of the Russian Revolution, Tamara’s life was turned upside down, and she fled to Paris, where she found refuge for twenty years. Building on a love of art that began during a visit to Italy in her youth, Lempicka enrolled in Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris to study painting. Under the mentorship of famed avant-garde artists Maurice Denis and André Lhote, who introduced her to Cubism, Lempicka began exhibiting avant-garde art in Parisian salons in 1922. Lempicka won first prize at the Exposition Internationale des Beaux-Arts in 1927 with her iconic Cubist-Art Deco style, a year before this drawing was made. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With a resurgence of appreciation for the Art Deco period beginning in the 1960s, combined with the upcoming first major museum retrospective exhibition of her work in the United States at the de Young in San Francisco, Lempicka’s work is reaching new heights of acclaim in recent decades. 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After retiring from politics, Hosokawa dedicated himself to the arts, and these works represent the pinnacle of his mastery. Depicting the mythical dragon protector, a revered symbol in Japanese culture, the paintings embody the ancient “A-Un” concept, a harmonious motif that wards off evil spirits. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hosokawa’s dragons exude a fierce elegance, their faces and talons emerging from the inky mist with dynamic energy. One dragon, mouth open in the “A” sound, is perfectly balanced by the second dragon, mouth closed in the “Un” sound. This delicate balance between opposing forces is a hallmark of traditional Japanese artistry. The fine ink work melds seamlessly with the atmospheric background, creating a sense of movement and mysticism. Further enhancing the composition is the remarkable frame, crafted from Jindai cedar, a precious wood naturally darkened after being buried underground for over 1,000 years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Recently, Hosokawa painted and dedicated monumental fusuma-e (sliding-door) paintings of dragons at the storied Ryoanji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kyoto, Japan. The site of Japan's most famous rock garden, Ryoanji thrived as a great Zen center for the cultural activities of the elite from the late 16th through the first half of the 17th century under the patronage of the Hosokawa family—the very dynasty from which the former Prime Minister descended. Covering 40 sliding doors, the epic “Unryuzu” work features powerful brush strokes to depict nine dragons and the lifespan of the mythical creatures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Now in his late 80s, Hosokawa continues to create art, experimenting with a variety of materials and techniques to create large-scale works. 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Painted in 1939, Van Dongen's mastery of vibrant color and rich texture is on full display, as he elegantly fuses modernist sensibilities with the timeless charm of classical portraiture.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While van Dongen painted iconic celebrities such as Josephine Baker and Brigitte Bardot, his portraits of Parisian socialites of the early 20th century remain among his most important. Madame Flore is depicted in a flowing and feathery white gown, enhanced by a sumptuous fur coat that nearly jumps off the canvas to marvelous effect. The angelic white ang gray tones that dominate the canvas are expertly punctuated by her bright teal sash, glowing skin, and alluring red lips, cheeks and hair—emphasizing Van Dongen's ability to elevate beauty and femininity in a manner that feels both luxurious and avant-garde. Her wide, expressive eyes—an iconic hallmark of van Dongen’s portraiture—immediately draw the viewer in, evoking both a sense of intimacy and the artist’s fascination with the female form. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Every element of this portrait exudes elegance and sophistication, a fitting tribute to one of the most influential women of her time. Flore Lesieur, portrayed here with a delicate grace, was not only celebrated for her own social stature but also for her connection to her husband’s trailblazing work with Air France in the post-World War II era. These included launching trans-Atlantic passenger services and introducing innovative sleeper flights, revolutionizing commercial aviation. His accomplishments, such as overseeing Air France’s move to New York’s Idlewild Airport (now JFK) and receiving the prestigious title of Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor, marked him as a leader in his field. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Lesieurs later relocated to Miami Beach, where they continued to shape society through their philanthropic initiatives. Together, they established the Henri and Flore Lesieur Foundation and endowed the Henri and Flore Lesieur Chair in Ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, leaving an enduring legacy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Van Dongen received his early artistic training at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Rotterdam and later moved to Paris in the early 1900s. After settling in the Montmartre district, then the artistic hub of the city, van Dongen found himself immersed in an environment that stimulated his creativity and inspired him to begin exhibiting his paintings. Even in his earliest shows his works were showcased alongside the artistic masters of the day. At the 1905 \u003cem\u003eSalon d'Automne\u003c\/em\u003e, van Dongen's paintings were hung in the same gallery as the highly esteemed artist Henri Matisse, a deep honor for the younger van Dongen. Importantly, it was from this pivotal showing that the Fauves—the \"wild beasts\" of the early 1900s—were born. Matisse had pioneered the Fauvist technique, exemplified by intensely expressive colors and bold brushwork. Van Dongen's early paintings bore the hallmarks of this explosive expression, ushering him into the circle of the leading avant-garde painters of the day. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An artist whose career was defined by coloristic expression and unyielding originality, Kees van Dongen and his unique style grabbed the attention of early 20th-century art connoisseurs, ranking him among the leading modernists of the era. Above all, van Dongen was dedicated to the subject of the modern urban woman, and they remained central to his output throughout his career. Today, van Dongen's artworks grace museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago and the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, among others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This work will be included in the forthcoming van Dongen Digital Catalogue Raisonné by the Wildenstein Plattner Institute. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 1939 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 43 1\/2\" high x 35 1\/2\" wide (110.49 x 90.17 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Framed: 50 1\/4\" high x 42 3\/8\" wide x 3\" deep (127.64 x 107.63 x 7.62 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Madame Flore Lesieur (the sitter)\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Paris (by descent)\u003cbr\u003e Bass Museum of Art, Miami\u003cbr\u003e Private collection","brand":"M.S. 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