Gérard Blain

Lot 253: Gérard Blain - The Louvre, the statue- 2016

Name: Gérard Blain - The Louvre, the statue- 2016
Brand: Plazzart
SKU: 46f4e3ba4f
Price: 500 USD

Est: $580 USD - $700 USDPassed

PlazzartPalm Desert, CA 92260, CA, USAugust 13, 2018

Item Overview

Description

Gérard Blain, born in 1938, is an atypical artist. Coming from a modest family, having stopped his studies very early on, he became a waiter, a job he would do for many years before opening his own restaurant with his wife. In parallel, he writes, draws and paints and even tries to sculpt. This self-taught artist learns by mimicry, reproducing the great masters as well as his cat in motion. From 1970, when he began to exhibit his work, he quickly won his first prize. Rewards abound, including the Young Painting Prize given by the great Drouant Gallery, which notably spotted the talent of a certain Bernard Buffet. This recognition even attracted Japanese merchants who exported his works to Asia. The style of this passionate and talented self-taught artist has evolved over time and especially since the death of his wife. Before, he painted what he saw, ever since he paints what he feels. This overflowing creativity has become a necessary means of expression. After a darker and tormented phase in his work, he now focuses on humorous drawings, not unlike an artist whom he particularly admires: Sempé. Which leads us to conclude this portrait with a sentence of Gerard Blain: "Life must be funny". We are very happy to present the wonderful work of Gérard Blain, a passionate and talented artist. Here is a first series of drawings filled with humour and life! Single work. Drawing on front and back. Signed, with certificate of the artist. Dimensions: 60 x 45 cm Mixed media: felt tip, watercolour, gouache and colored pencil and Indian ink Media: Canson paper Shipping cost is 40$.

Artist or Maker

Gérard Blain

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Auction Details

Picasso, Dali, Chagall, Sam Francis, Zao Wou Ki, Foujita, Dufy, Matisse... rare Prints & Multiples by Modern Art Masters

Plazzart

August 13, 2018, 08:00 PM EST

73550 Alessandro Drive, Suite 201 ($), Palm Desert, CA 92260, CA, 92260, US

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