Cornelis Le Mair Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Cornelis Le Mair Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 14, 2024
Cornelis Le Mair (Dutch,1944-?) oil painting
Est: $475 - $625
ARTIST: Cornelis Le Mair (Holland, 1944 - ???) TITLE: Still Life with Pitcher and Books MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 10 x 12 inches / 25 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 14 x 16 inches / 35 x 40 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NAME VARIANTS: Cornelius LeMair CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 127545 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Le Mair was born in Eindhoven, The Netherlands in 1944. He began drawing and painting at the young age of five and while in kindergarten, he was often made to show his paintings in other classes even though he was shy about doing so.After completing high school, he worked for a short period as a designer of woven fabrics.At this same time, le Mair's artistic endeavors led him to learn the art of music. First learning to play the guitar from friends, he began performing at youth centers. This love of music expanded into him learning to play the mandolin, turning lye, banjo, and bagpipes.Just after his eighteenth birthday, le Mair was accepted into military service where his lack of conforming led him to a maximum solitary confinement sentence. After a month in training, the army physician and le Mair agreed that he was born to be an artist and released le Mair from military services.Once he returned home, with the encouragement from his parents, le Mair began his art schooling at the Art Academy (Kustacademie) in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. There he found that the school was geared for modernism and after painting a portrait of a fellow classmate, his teachers advised le Mair to look for a school where the traditional ideas were still taught. Longing to study the classical arts, he applied and was accepted to the Academy of Fine Arts (Koninklijke Kunstacademie) in Antwerp, Belgium in 1965. After studying under Professor Victor Dolphijn, le Mair graduated cum laude in portrait and figure paintings in 1968. He was then promoted to study as a student of the Higher Institute, a structure at a higher university level where he studied under Rik Slabbinck. After realizing that Slabbinck's direction was hypermoderistic, le Mair left the Academy.In 1970 he moved back to Eindhoven with his wife and child where he established himself as an independent painter, transforming his homes sunroom into his studio.The discovery of the Pre-Rahaelites inspired le Mair to create life-sized paintings and around 1980 he began working on an idea to create a large format triptych. In the spring of 1982 le Mair began his nine-year composition of his large triptych entitled "The Allegory of the Transitoriness of Beauty" ("Allegorie van de Vergankelijheid"). The "Vanity Triptych", according to le Mair, is "the largest and most ambitious work I have created". Measuring 13.5 ft by 21 ft, the piece consists of three panels displaying the Three Graces of classical mythology, painted in oil on board and surrounded by a frame designed and handcrafted by le Mair. In the center of the piece, under the middle panel, sits an equally ornate, hand-built musical instrument. After its completion, the triptych was shown in its finished state in the Museum Kempenland in Eindhoven (1995), the Castle of Zeist (1997), and in the Westfries Museum (1999).Cornelis le Mair works in the best of three traditions - the Renaissance, the Romantic, and the Modern. His paintings are inspired by the artistic elements, composition, working light and shadow, and body positions seen in those of the Old Masters, but at the same time have their own identity through his use of wider brushstrokes.In 2004, he was named one of the 10 most influential people in Eindhoven over the past four decades, side by side with the city's former mayor and the company founder of Philips Electronics. Adding to this recognition, a Dutch tourist commission has underwritten the publishing of a 200-page book, slated to release in 2010, on the life and art of Cornelis le Mair to recognize his accomplishments as a contemporary artist.Le Mair prefers to avoid the commercial aspect of his art. Most of his work is commissioned, and upon completion, many paintings disappear behind the doors of collectors - among them wealthy aristocrats in Europe and other parts of the world that are both lucky and influential enough to get the attention and the commitment of this exceptional artist. Had he chosen to place his works with more galleries worldwide, he would probably be one of the most widely known and prestigious living masters today.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 19, 2023
CORNELIS LE MAIR (1944 - ) La Source oil on board 34 x 27 cm (frame: 52 x 46 x 5 cm) signed lower left
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
CORNELIS LE MAIR (1944 - ) La Source oil on board 34 x 27 cm (frame: 52 x 46 x 5 cm) signed lower left
Lawsons
Dec. 13, 2022
schilderijen; Cornelis le Mair (1944-) romantisch landschap, gesigneerd l.o., olieverf op paneel,
Est: €250 - €400
schilderijen; Cornelis le Mair (1944-) romantisch landschap, gesigneerd l.o., olieverf op paneel, 49 x 59 cm
Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Aug. 07, 2022
Cornelis Le Mair oil on canvas
Est: $600 - $900
Stillife peaches and wine glass framed image 10" x 12"
California Auctioneers
Apr. 07, 2022
Cornelis Le Mair, Still Life
Est: -
Cornelius LeMair. 1944 - . Still life after the example of the golden age, with fruit, Venetian glass, et cetera. Oil paint on panel. Dimensions: H 67 x W 57 cm. In good condition.
Twents Veilinghuis
Mar. 28, 2021
Corn Le Mair 11.5" x 14" o/c Stillife
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Apples, crab, branch, dice, joker, liquor
California Auctioneers
Feb. 20, 2021
Cornelis le Mair (*1944) Stillleben, still life,
Est: -
Öl/Platte, u. links signiert C.le Mair, Höhe 50 cm x Breite 60 cm, Rahmen 73 x 63 cm
Antikauktion Krefeld
Jan. 26, 2021
Cornelis le MAIR (Dutch artist, b. 1944)
Est: €700 - €900
‘Estate with some grazing Horses’ Signed Lower Right Oil on board Size: 50 x 41.5 cm (Framed) NOTE Solo exhibitions of Cornelis le Mair were held at the West-Frisian Museum in Horn (NL), Museum Kempenland in Eindhoven (NL) and The Slot in Zeist (NL). (Please refer to department for Condition report. You can find the biography of this artist in our digital catalogue for this sale)
Hessink's
Dec. 20, 2020
Cornelis Le Mair (B 1944) Oil (Dutch)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Oil on canvas, untitle,d palace dancers. Signed lower right. Originally purchased in New York City in 1970. Housed in original frame. Sight- 30 x 22 Frame- 36 x 25 1/2
Main Auction Galleries
Aug. 02, 2020
Woman bathing nude near the water, Cornelis le Mair (1944), Oil paint on canvas, Signed
Est: €18,500 - €22,500
Cornelis Wilhelmus Antonius Maria (Cees) le Mair (Eindhoven, 3 July 1944) is a Dutch painter. As a child, Le Mair already developed a talent for drawing. After completing high school he went to study at the art academy in 's-Hertogenbosch where he hoped to improve his painting techniques. He left the academy because, in his opinion, "free expression" was taught almost exclusively. He was advised to transfer to the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, where the old painter's craft would still be learned. In professor Victor Dolphijn he found a teacher in the art of craftsmanship of old masters. In 1968, Le Mair graduated cum laude in the field of portrait, still life and figure painting. In 1973, Le Mair established himself as an independent artist in an old farmhouse in the vicinity of his hometown Eindhoven. He calls the style in which he works traditional-traditional. His work is described by art critics as not very innovative. With the general public, however, he is successfull. And receives many compliments. In addition to his profession, painting portraits, figures, still lifes and a single landscape, he is involved in periods with architecture, the making of images, the construction of musical instruments and the manufacture of furniture. He also has several publications on painting to his name. The painting with is now offered did belong to a former private art collection. The work is signed.
Art Dumay
May. 16, 2020
Cornelis Le Mair
Est: -
(Geb. 1944 Eindhoven. Ansässig ebenda) Holländische Winterlandschaft mit Figurenstaffage an einer Eichenallee Öl/Lwd.; L. u. sign.; 60 cm x 80 cm. Rahmen. Oil on canvas. Signed.
Kunstauktionshaus Schloss Ahlden
Nov. 29, 2019
Cornelis Wilhelmus Antonius Maria le MAIR( born 1944)
Est: €700 - €900
Cornelis Wilhelmus Antonius Maria le MAIR (Dutch, born Eindhoven, 1944) “Estate with some grazing Horses“ Signed Lower Right: ‘C. le Mair ƒt’ Oil on board, 50 x 41.5 cm Artist information: Cornelis le Mair (Eindhoven, 1944) began to draw and paint at a very young age. In 1956, at the age of 12, he and his father visited a large Rembrandt retrospective in the National Museum. This in-depth acquaintance with the Dutch master formed the stimulus and inspiration for his later work. In fact, he had attempted to copy The Night Watch on his bedroom wall, but now confronted with the real painting. Cornelis understood he had much to learn. Like many artists before him, he tried to discover the secrets of the old masters but later concluded there were no secrets. Cornelis le Mair left The Art Academy in Den Bosch to attend the Academy for Fine Arts in Antwerp. In 1968, he graduated cum laude in portrait and figurative painting. Le Mair is fascinated with the process of making a painting preferring traditional subject matter, yet he is remarkably versatile, moving easily from portraiture to still-life and landscape painting. High quality could be achieved by working in the studio of a master painter and studying the works of the old masters. Solo exhibitions of Cornelis le Mair were held at the West-Frisian Museum in Horn, Museum Kempenland in Eindhoven and The Slot in Zeist.
Duveen Auctions B.V.
Sep. 29, 2019
Cornelis Le Mair (Attribution) (Born 1944) Oil
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Oil on canvas, untitled, palace dancers. Signed lower right. Beautifully done. Originally purchased in New York City in 1970. Housed in Original Frame 30 x 22 sight
Main Auction Galleries
Aug. 31, 2019
Cornelis W.A.M le MAIR (Dutch, Eindhoven 1944)
Est: €700 - €900
Cornelis Wilhelmus Antonius Maria le MAIR (Dutch, born Eindhoven, 1944) “Estate with some grazing Horses“ Signed Lower Right: ‘C. le Mair ƒt’ Oil on board, Artist information: Cornelis le Mair (Eindhoven, 1944) began to draw and paint at a very young age. In 1956, at the age of 12, he and his father visited a large Rembrandt retrospective in the National Museum. This in-depth acquaintance with the Dutch master formed the stimulus and inspiration for his later work. In fact, he had attempted to copy The Night Watch on his bedroom wall, but now confronted with the real painting. Cornelis understood he had much to learn. Like many artists before him, he tried to discover the secrets of the old masters but later concluded there were no secrets. Cornelis le Mair left The Art Academy in Den Bosch to attend the Academy for Fine Arts in Antwerp. In 1968, he graduated cum laude in portrait and figurative painting. Le Mair is fascinated with the process of making a painting preferring traditional subject matter, yet he is remarkably versatile, moving easily from portraiture to still-life and landscape painting. High quality could be achieved by working in the studio of a master painter and studying the works of the old masters. Solo exhibitions of Cornelis le Mair were held at the West-Frisian Museum in Horn, Museum Kempenland in Eindhoven and The Slot in Zeist.
Duveen Auctions B.V.
Jun. 07, 2019
Cornelis Le Mair (Dutch, b. 1944) Flora, 1990 Oil on board 78-1/4 x 40 inches (1
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Cornelis Le Mair (Dutch, b. 1944) Flora, 1990 Oil on board 78-1/4 x 40 inches (198.8 x 101.6 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Cornelis le Mair Fecibat 1990 HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 06, 2019
Cornelis le Mair (1944-) 'Bloemstilleven', gesigneerd l.o., doek. Afm. 57 x 45,5 cm.
Est: €600 - €800
Cornelis le Mair (1944-) 'Bloemstilleven', gesigneerd l.o., doek. Afm. 57 x 45,5 cm.
Zeeuws Veilinghuis
Mar. 08, 2019
CORNELIS LE MAIR (DUTCH, B. 1944) SEATED BEAUTY OIL ON MASONITE 45 X 62-3/4 INCH
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Cornelis Le Mair (Dutch, b. 1944) Seated Beauty Oil on Masonite 45 x 62-3/4 inches (114.3 x 159.4 cm) Signed lower right: C. Le Mair f HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Mar. 08, 2019
CORNELIS LE MAIR (DUTCH, B. 1944) NUDE AMONGST THE FLOWERS, 2008 OIL ON MASONITE
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Cornelis Le Mair (Dutch, b. 1944) Nude Amongst the Flowers, 2008 Oil on Masonite 78-1/2 x 36 inches (199.4 x 91.4 cm) Signed and dated lower right: C. Le Mair ft 08 HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Sep. 22, 2018
CORNELIS LE MAIR (DUTCH, B. 1944) FLORA, 2009 OIL ON MASONITE 76-1/2 X 39-1/4 IN
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Cornelis Le Mair (Dutch, b. 1944) Flora, 2009 Oil on Masonite 76-1/2 x 39-1/4 inches (194.3 x 99.7 cm) Signed lower left: C le Mair Ft09 HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 16, 2016
CORNELIS LE MAIR (Dutch, born 1944) Still Life oil on board
Est: $400 - $600
CORNELIS LE MAIR (Dutch, born 1944) Still Life oil on board signed upper right: C. le Mair ft *On View in Sydney 26.5 x 34cm
Leonard Joel
Oct. 16, 2016
CORNELIS LE MAIR (Dutch, born 1944) Still Life oil on board
Est: $500 - $700
CORNELIS LE MAIR (Dutch, born 1944) Still Life oil on board signed lower right: C. le Mair ft *On View in Sydney 49.5 x 39.5cm
Leonard Joel
Dec. 08, 2014
Cornelis le Mair
Est: €800 - €1,200
(Eindhoven 1944) Still life with fish and shellfish (1986) Signed l.r. Oil on board, 59.9 x 80 cm Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner N.B.: Including certificate of authenticity.
AAG Auctioneers
Jun. 23, 2014
Cornelis le Mair (Eindhoven 1944)
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Still life with fruit in a basket and a Chinese dish (1986) - Signed l.l. - Oil on board, 60 x 80.1 cm - Provenance: Aquired directly from the artist by the present owner - N.B.: Including a certificate of authenticity.
AAG Auctioneers
Jun. 23, 2014
Cornelis le Mair (Eindhoven 1944)
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Still life with a hare and pheasant on a green dish - Signed and dated '84 l.r. - Oil on board, 60 x 80.1 cm - Provenance: Aquired directly from the artist by the present owner - N.B.: Including a certificate of authenticity.
AAG Auctioneers
Jun. 23, 2014
Cornelis le Mair (Eindhoven 1944)
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Still life with fish and shellfish (1986) - Signed l.r. - Oil on board, 59.9 x 80 cm - Provenance: Aquired directly from the artist by the present owner - N.B.: Including a certificate of authenticity.
AAG Auctioneers
Dec. 10, 2013
Cornelis le Mair (1944), 'Bloemstilleven',
Est: €500 - €700
Cornelis le Mair (1944), 'Bloemstilleven', gesigneerd, paneel, afm. 30 x 23 cm.
Zeeuws Veilinghuis
Jun. 19, 2012
Cornelis Le Mair, Dutch (b. 1944- ), Still Life with Teapot, Wine Bottle and Parsnips, oil on canvas, 14 7/8 x 18 1/4 in. (43 x 46 c...
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
signed lower right
Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
Jun. 02, 2008
Cornelis le Mair Eindhoven 1944 Pronkstilleven
Est: €400,000 - €600,000
Cornelis le Mair Eindhoven 1944 Pronkstilleven Gesigneerd Olieverf op doek, 92 x 122 cm.
AAG Auctioneers
Sep. 06, 2006
m - CORNELIS LE MAIR DUTCH B.1944
Est: €1,200 - €1,600
A STILL LIFE WITH FRUIT 30,5 x 41 cm. signed and dated '91 u.r. oil on panel
Sotheby's
Dec. 07, 2005
CORNELIS LE MAIR (B.1944)
Est: €5,500 - €7,500
VANITY STILL LIFE 50 by 60 cm. signed oil on masonite PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Sotheby's
Dec. 07, 2005
CORNELIS LE MAIR (B.1944)
Est: €8,000 - €10,000
STILL LIFE WITH FRUIT, EARTHENWARE AND GLASSWARE ON A LEDGE 59 by 51cm. signed oil on masonite PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Sotheby's
Nov. 29, 2005
Cornelis Le Mair (Dutch, b. 1944)
Est: €10,000 - €15,000
A still life with a lobster and a pewter pot, a Berkemeyer, a Passglas and a Chinese porcelain dish signed 'C. leMair ft' (lower right) oil on board 60 x 72 cm.
Christie's
Nov. 29, 2005
Cornelis le Mair (Dutch, b. 1944)
Est: €10,000 - €15,000
A still life with apples, grapes on a Chinese kraakporselein dish, a pewter mounted fayence jug, a Passglas and a wingled façon de Venise goblet signed 'C. leMair ft' (lower right) oil on board 77 x 60 cm.
Christie's