Emile Bellet Retour Fleuri II Print Matted Framed Signed #47/450

Description: Retour Fleuri II by Emile Bellet, French (1941 - 2022) Highlights Professionally framed in gold and black covered wood with black mat and gold inlays Signed on the print in pigment marker Numbered 47 out of an edition of 450Includes hanging hardware and is ready to hang Details Image Size: 13 x 13 inches Paper Size: Unknown Frame Size: 24 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 1 inches Medium: Paper Edition: Limited Edition of 450 Provenance: Midlothian, VA estate Comments Retour Fleuri II is a print by Emile Bellet numbered 47 out of an edition of 450 The scene is of brunette woman in a red gown dress holding a bouquet of flowers. She is returning to home with fresh flowers from the fields with mountains in the background. She is representative of the archetypal feminine Condition (Please see grading guide below) (I) Overall: Very Good (II) Content: Excellent (III) Frame: Good (Corners have chipping damage but does not detract from straight ahead view; Some dents, dings, and scratches in frame; Dust cover intact; hanging hardware attached; sales label affixed) Artist Bio Emile Bellet was a self-taught artist who aligned himself with the discipline of the Fauves (French for “wild beasts”)—a school of artists who lived at the turn of the 20th century that includes Henri Matisse, Paul Cézanne, Raoul Dufy, and Maurice de Vlaminck. They painted in vivid non-authentic color, and Bellet mastered this discipline with an impasto knife, using highly saturated colors to paint his elongated mannerist forms. Bellet’s paintings often center on a mysterious figure, representing a timeless and ageless femininity. Emile Bellet was born in Provence, France in 1941. He began to paint at 5 years old and, by the age of 19, he held his first exhibition in 1960. When he was only 12, Bellet won first prize in a national art journal. In 1976, his career began in earnest when he was noticed by Galerie Guigne. Bellet completed the stained glass windows of the church “Notre Dame de Bon Voyage” (Our Lady of Happy Travels) in 1978, in Port de Bouc, France—a beautiful display of his talent. He was also commissioned by the Alpine Maritime Region to paint the work, “Travaux des Champs” (Work in the Fields). He enjoyed painting “en plein air” as the Impressionists did, choosing to paint the villages and scenery from his native France. He lived high up in the mountains, taking in the breathtaking colors of the Mediterranean that suit his painting perfectly. Emile Bellet’s paintings are notorious for the mysterious female he included in his compositions. His wife, his daughter, and musings on an idyllic kind of woman were all sources of his inspiration. The familiar female figure used throughout his work is symbolic of his impression of femininity. She represents all women and, for this reason, has no facial expression. She is timeless, ageless, and universal. He also painted her in stages—first in blonde, then in brunette, and finally with red hair. References https://www.parkwestgallery.com/artist/emile-bellet/ Grading Guide Notes: The condition grade is a subjective rating based on the observed objective physical features of the item to the naked eye The condition grade does not factor in the perceived beauty or aesthetic impact of the content itself Please view all of the item pictures and video to make your own informed condition decision before purchasing Scale: Excellent: No damage or issues barely perceptible from close viewing distance and bright lighting conditions Very Good: Issues visible from close viewing distance and normal lighting conditions Good: Issues visible from normal viewing distance and lighting conditions but do NOT significantly detract from the overall look of the work Fair: Issues that are immediately apparent from normal viewing distance and lighting conditions AND significantly detract from the overall look of the work Poor: Severe condition issues that require repair and some may be beyond repair Buyer Notes Grinding 4 Good does our best to accurately describe the items we offer Items are offered AS IS/AS DESCRIBED to the best of our knowledge, research and ability The buyer is expected to view the photos, video and descriptions carefully and ask questions before they purchase If you have an issue or question, please contact us via eBay's system and allow us to work with you to resolve it before leaving negative feedback We also ask that you do provide buyers feedback, we love to hear that you are happy with our service and your new purchase! Thank you for your interest in this item!

Price: 150 USD

Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

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