$2,000
Frances Paul Gauguin (France, 1848 -1903) framed pastel on paper depicting a still life of fruit in a tall footed compote, signed by the artist to the lower right hand side of the image. Open face frame measures 19" in height by 23" in width with the sight image measuring 16" in height by 19-1/2" in width. All measurements are approximate. This piece comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Fundacion Santiago Porrero. Provenance: from the estate of a prolific European collector who wishes to remain anonymous.Paul Gaugauin (France, 1848 -1903) was born in Paris of a Breton father (Clovis Gauguin) and a Peruvian Creole mother (Aline Chazel). Paul had no formal education of any kind beyond high school, joined the French Navy at the age of 14, and later distinguished himself in a banking house & brokerage firm. He became a professional painter in 1883 through his interest in the Impressionists, especially Pisarro. His friendship with Van Gogh was disastrous and inspirational concurrently, and ultimately led to his exit to Tahiti, where he felt he could better set his imagination free. He died in 1908, famous for his breadth of Post-Impressionistic paintings. It is our recommendation that all pieces be examined in person either by perspective clients or a dealer the client has asked to give them a condition report. This is consistent with our terms of sale that all goods are sold as is and all sales are final.
Auctioneer:
Bremoauctions
Date:
2017-05-20