Gouache Still-life Paintings

This luminous painting captures the vibrant intricacy of coral reef ecosystems through layered textures and flowing organic forms. Bold strokes of teal, violet, ochre, and coral oran...

Meredith Walker’s "A Single Bud" is a luminous example of modern abstract botanical painting that fuses organic minimalism with symbolic form. This unique painting invites viewers in...

Meredith Walker’s "Seeing Bloom" is a striking original painting that fuses abstract botanical symbolism with a rich, earthen palette, capturing the viewer's attention through its el...

Meredith Walker’s "Dotted Clover" is a bold and meditative piece of contemporary folk art that highlights her ability to blend simplicity with symbolic resonance. This original acryl...

Glass Ornament Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...

A set of three fine hand painted botanical watercolour studies on silk of tulips by La Roche Laffitte. The works are signed bottom right. Some are titled and numbered (see photos) Th...

Meredith Walker’s "Desert Sunflower" is a luminous original painting that bridges abstract symbolism and folk art tradition through radiant color and bold composition. This unique ac...

Title: Still Life with Yellow Flowers Bottle and Autumn Leaves French Modernist Gouache Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 24 x 19.75 inches (hei...

Gouache on paper fabric design circa 1920 by French fauvist painter Raoul Dufy executed in dark blues and a deep red. Dimensions: Framed: 16"x12.5" Unframed: 11"x7.5" Provenance: P...

This artwork showcases a vibrant bouquet of sunflowers arranged in a simple white vase, capturing the essence of rustic charm. The sunflowers are depicted in varying stages of bloom,...

Michel-Henry was born in Langres in 1928 and has shown strong passion for drawing since his childhood. Michel-Henry is acknowledged as an important painter in French contemporary a...

Charming and bright mid century summer bouquet by Carmel, California artist E. Ruckser (American, 20th-century). Circa 1960. Displayed with an over mat. Image, 11"H x 8"W.

Vivid Sea Sponges is a luminous diptych that celebrates the delicate beauty of marine life through a vibrant palette of pastels and soft organic forms. Inspired by the rhythmic patte...

This outstanding post-cubist and multicolor geometric composition, gouache, and watercolor painting was designed by French artist André Morin (20th Century). Geometric art is the use...

A pair of fine hand painted botanical watercolour studies on silk of anemones by La Roche Laffitte. The works are signed bottom right. Both are titled. The silk has been mounted on h...

ISIDOR Rosenstock, born in Strasbourg in 1880, died in 1956. 20th century painter of landscapes and flowers, watercolor. He exhibited in Paris at the Salon of French Artists, the...

This beautiful diptych captures the vibrant intricacy of coral reef ecosystems through layered textures and flowing organic forms. Bold strokes of pink, violet, ochre, and coral oran...

This striking work captures the beauty and vitality of coral reefs through bold abstraction and a masterful use of color. The vivid contrast of primary red and fiery oranges creates ...

In this painting, I infused the vitality of nature and domestic tranquility through bold strokes and vibrant gouache colors. The rooster stands proudly, symbolizing wakefulness and t...

Botanical watercolour and gouache on paper circa 1920 by French fauvist painter Raoul Dufy. The work depicts flowers in red, blue and green. This work was executed by Dufy as a fabric design. Dimensions: Framed: 19.5"x19.5" Unframed: 12"x12" Provenance: Private collection of works by Raoul Dufy for Bianchini Ferier Bianchini Ferrier Collection - Christie's London - July 2001 SF Fall Show Raoul Dufy was one of a family of nine children, including five sisters and a younger brother, Jean Dufy, also destined to become a painter. Their father was an accountant in the employ of a major company in Le Havre. The Dufy family was musically gifted: his father was an organist, as was his brother Léon, and his youngest brother Gaston was an accomplished flautist who later worked as a music critic in Paris. Raoul Dufy's studies were interrupted at the age of 14, when he had to contribute to the family income. He took a job with an importer of Brazilian coffee, but still found time from 1892 to attend evening courses in drawing and composition at the local college of fine arts under Charles Marie Lhullier, former teacher of Othon Friesz and Georges Braque. He spent his free time in museums, admiring the paintings of Eugène Boudin in Le Havre and The Justice of Trajan in Rouen. A municipal scholarship enabled him to leave for Paris in 1900, where he lodged initially with Othon Friesz. He was accepted by the École des Beaux-Arts, where he studied under Léon Bonnat, whose innate conservatism prompted Dufy to remark later that it was 'good to be at the Beaux-Arts providing one knew one could leave'. And leave he did, four years later, embarking with friends and fellow students on the rounds of the major Paris galleries - Ambroise Vollard, Durand-Ruel, Eugène Blot and Berheim-Jeune. For Dufy and his contemporaries, Impressionism represented a rejection of sterile academism in favour of the open-air canvases of Manet, the light and bright colours of the Impressionists, and, beyond them, the daringly innovative work of Gauguin and Van Gogh, Seurat, Cézanne, Toulouse-Lautrec and others. Dufy was an out-and-out individualist, however, and was not tempted to imitate any of these artists. He produced, between 1935 and 1937, Fée Electricité (Spirit of Electricity), the emblem for the French utilities company Electricité de France (EDF). Dufy visited the USA for the first time in 1937, as a member of the Carnegie Prize jury. In 1940, the outbreak of war (and his increasingly rheumatic condition) persuaded him to settle in Nice. When he eventually returned to Paris 10 years later, his rheumatism had become so debilitating that he immediately left for Boston to follow a course of pioneering anti-cortisone treatment. He continued working, however, spending time first in Harvard and then in New York City before moving to the drier climate of Tucson, Arizona. The cortisone treatment was by and large unsuccessful, although he did recover the use of his fingers. He returned to Paris in 1951 and decided to settle in Forcalquier, where the climate was more clement. Within a short time, however, he was wheelchair-bound. He died in Forcalquier in March 1953 and was buried in Cimiez. Between 1895 and 1898, Raoul Dufy painted watercolours of landscapes near his native Le Havre and around Honfleur and Falaise. By the turn of the century, however, he was already painting certain subjects that were to become hallmarks of his work - flag-decked Parisian cityscapes, Normandy beaches teeming with visitors, regattas and the like, including one of his better-known early works, Landing Stage at Ste-Adresse. By 1905-1906 Friesz, Braque, Matisse, Derain, Vlaminck, Van Dongen and Rouault were described collectively as Fauves (the wild beasts). What they had in common was a desire to innovate, but they felt constrained nonetheless to meet formally to set out the guiding principles of what promised to be a new 'movement'. Dufy quickly established that those principles were acceptable; moreover, he was most impressed by one particular painting by Henri Matisse ( Luxury, Calm and Voluptuousness) which, to Dufy, embodied both novelty and a sense of artistic freedom. Dufy promptly aligned himself with the Fauves. Together with Albert Marquet in particular, he spent his time travelling the Normandy coast and painting views similar...

The Cafe Interior by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) gouache on artist paper, unframed painting : 20 x 26 inches provenance: artists estate, France condition: very good and sound cond...

Elisabeth Condon’s Memorial Flowers series reimagines the still life as a meditation on memory, impermanence, and renewal. Using gouache and ink, she stages vibrant floral arrangemen...

This artwork is a masterful still life composition that captivates through its rich textures and vibrant color palette. Dominating the foreground are three prominently placed fruits:...

Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...

Waves of Elegance: A Symphony in Blue and Gold Jewelry Design circa mid 20th century by Paul Touzet (French b. 1917) original gouache painting, with pencil on tracing paper unframed ...

Title: Abstract Interior with Womens Shoes Colourful French Modernist Gouache Painting Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 19.5 x 24 inches (heigh...

Title: Artist Studio Interior with Easels Portraits and Painting Tools French Modernist Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 19.75 x 24 inches (hei...

Botanical watercolour and gouache on paper circa 1920 by French fauvist painter Raoul Dufy. The work depicts flowers in red and butterflies in blues, yellows, black and white. This work was executed by Dufy as a fabric design. Dimensions: Framed: 17"x27" Unframed: 10"x20" Provenance: Private collection of works by Raoul Dufy for Bianchini Ferier Bianchini Ferrier Collection - Christie's London - July 2001 SF Fall Show Raoul Dufy was one of a family of nine children, including five sisters and a younger brother, Jean Dufy, also destined to become a painter. Their father was an accountant in the employ of a major company in Le Havre. The Dufy family was musically gifted: his father was an organist, as was his brother Léon, and his youngest brother Gaston was an accomplished flautist who later worked as a music critic in Paris. Raoul Dufy's studies were interrupted at the age of 14, when he had to contribute to the family income. He took a job with an importer of Brazilian coffee, but still found time from 1892 to attend evening courses in drawing and composition at the local college of fine arts under Charles Marie Lhullier, former teacher of Othon Friesz and Georges Braque. He spent his free time in museums, admiring the paintings of Eugène Boudin in Le Havre and The Justice of Trajan in Rouen. A municipal scholarship enabled him to leave for Paris in 1900, where he lodged initially with Othon Friesz. He was accepted by the École des Beaux-Arts, where he studied under Léon Bonnat, whose innate conservatism prompted Dufy to remark later that it was 'good to be at the Beaux-Arts providing one knew one could leave'. And leave he did, four years later, embarking with friends and fellow students on the rounds of the major Paris galleries - Ambroise Vollard, Durand-Ruel, Eugène Blot and Berheim-Jeune. For Dufy and his contemporaries, Impressionism represented a rejection of sterile academism in favour of the open-air canvases of Manet, the light and bright colours of the Impressionists, and, beyond them, the daringly innovative work of Gauguin and Van Gogh, Seurat, Cézanne, Toulouse-Lautrec and others. Dufy was an out-and-out individualist, however, and was not tempted to imitate any of these artists. He produced, between 1935 and 1937, Fée Electricité (Spirit of Electricity), the emblem for the French utilities company Electricité de France (EDF). Dufy visited the USA for the first time in 1937, as a member of the Carnegie Prize jury. In 1940, the outbreak of war (and his increasingly rheumatic condition) persuaded him to settle in Nice. When he eventually returned to Paris 10 years later, his rheumatism had become so debilitating that he immediately left for Boston to follow a course of pioneering anti-cortisone treatment. He continued working, however, spending time first in Harvard and then in New York City before moving to the drier climate of Tucson, Arizona. The cortisone treatment was by and large unsuccessful, although he did recover the use of his fingers. He returned to Paris in 1951 and decided to settle in Forcalquier, where the climate was more clement. Within a short time, however, he was wheelchair-bound. He died in Forcalquier in March 1953 and was buried in Cimiez. Between 1895 and 1898, Raoul Dufy painted watercolours of landscapes near his native Le Havre and around Honfleur and Falaise. By the turn of the century, however, he was already painting certain subjects that were to become hallmarks of his work - flag-decked Parisian cityscapes, Normandy beaches teeming with visitors, regattas and the like, including one of his better-known early works, Landing Stage at Ste-Adresse. By 1905-1906 Friesz, Braque, Matisse, Derain, Vlaminck, Van Dongen and Rouault were described collectively as Fauves (the wild beasts). What they had in common was a desire to innovate, but they felt constrained nonetheless to meet formally to set out the guiding principles of what promised to be a new 'movement'. Dufy quickly established that those principles were acceptable; moreover, he was most impressed by one particular painting by Henri Matisse ( Luxury, Calm and Voluptuousness) which, to Dufy, embodied both novelty and a sense of artistic freedom. Dufy promptly aligned himself with the Fauves. Together with Albert Marquet in particular, he spent his time travelling the Normandy coast and painting views similar...

“Colorful Marine Vegetation” is a vibrant diptych by Romina Milano, evoking the organic rhythm of underwater flora through bold linework and joyful chromatic contrasts. The two pane...

Title: Abstract Still Life with Teapot Rope and Green Orbs French Modernist Gouache Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 19.25 x 22.5 inches (heigh...

This is a beautiful 20th-century Russian Art Deco cubist gouache painting on cardboard. There is no obvious signature on the artwork. Although this painting is a typical example of t...

This artwork vividly captures a bouquet of vibrant pink tulips, elegantly arranged in a classic white pitcher. The flowers stand out with their rich hues, exuding an air of natural b...

Title: Interior Still Life with Fish Bowl and Houseplants French Modernist Gouache Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 22.75 x 19.25 inches (heigh...

Hand-painted cyanotype still life of pink flowers on indigo with custom frame Nocturnal Nature (Double Hibiscus, Rose) — painted cyanotype by Julia Whitney Barnes 2024 watercolor, go...

Orange and Turquoise Corals by Romina Milano is a vibrant diptych that captures the rhythm and complexity of underwater life. Created with gouache crayon on paper, the work layers or...

Set of Two Silver Rings Jewelry Design circa mid 20th century by Paul Touzet (French b. 1917) original gouache painting, with pencil on tracing paper stuck on thick paper, unframed measurements: 10 x 6.5 inches condition: the overall condition is very good, minor creasing to the corners/ edges, very minor staining. provenance: private collection, France We are honored to introduce to you an incredible and unique collection of original jewelry design artwork. We have over 100 similar original works - some offered as pairs, some individually. For the collector of jewelry they offer the ultimate accessory for their home. Equally, these would look stunning framed together in a jewelry or fashion store or even a vintage bistro or hotel! Discover the timeless elegance of original French vintage jewelry design artwork by the illustrious Paul Touzet, a master jeweler whose craftsmanship has left an indelible mark on the world of haute joaillerie. Born on January 12, 1917, Touzet's journey into the art of jewelry began at the tender age of 13, training under the prestigious Mauboussin in Paris. His talent and dedication quickly set him apart, and by November 17, 1944, he had officially registered his business, soon after obtaining his hallmark—a distinctive "P.A.T. / a bicycle wheel butterfly"—on December 7, 1944. Paul Touzet's artistry is celebrated for its collaborations with iconic houses such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron, and Sterlé, reflecting the highest standards of French luxury. His exclusive designs have graced the likes of legendary figures, including the beloved singer Charles Aznavour, for whom he crafted exquisite pieces. Touzet's craftsmanship even reached royal circles, with bespoke tuxedo buttons personally delivered to Prince Rainier of Monaco and stunning jewelry designed for his wife, Princess Grace of Monaco (Grace Kelly). Each piece of Touzet's original design artwork...

Feathers of Splendor: A Duality of Opulent Flight Duo Jewelry Design circa mid 20th century by Paul Touzet (French b. 1917) original gouache painting, with pencil on tracing paper st...

Starfish Among Corals captures the vibrant beauty of marine life through bold lines and expressive color. Blue, red, yellow, and green coral-like forms weave across the composition, ...

This vibrant artwork is a masterful still life depicting a lush bouquet housed in a dark, elegant vase. Bold, vivid flowers such as peonies and tulips bloom with striking presence, t...

Title: Still Life with Lemons Fruit Boxes and Green Leaves French Modernist Gouache Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 19.25 x 23 inches (height ...

Title: Still Life with Garlic Strawberries and Blue Vase French Modernist Gouache Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 24 x 19.5 inches (height x w...

Title: Still Life with Red Drapery Fruit and Blue Background French Modernist Gouache Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 22.5 x 15.75 inches (hei...

intage Elegance Bows of Timeless Charm Jewelry Design circa mid 20th century by Paul Touzet (French b. 1917) original gouache painting, with pencil on tracing paper unframed left des...

Sunflower Bouquet signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 11.75 x 9.5 inches Gouache painting on cardboard, unframed Inscribed verso Condition: The painting is in good condition,...

“Blue and Red Marine Flora" is a dynamic mixed media diptych inspired by the vivid biodiversity of underwater ecosystems. Layered with expressive texture and vibrant pigment, this pi...

Timeless Love: Twisted Gold Heart Pendant Duo Jewelry Design circa mid 20th century by Paul Touzet (French b. 1917) original gouache painting, with pencil on tracing paper unframed l...

Teal and Amethyst Gemstone Twist RingJewelry Design circa mid 20th century by Paul Touzet (French b. 1917) original gouache painting, with pencil on tracing paper unframed overall pa...

A modern depiction of Sun Flowers by Theresa F. Bernstein. The bold colors and strong contrasts make Berstein's work so striking and captivating. The flowers are executed with bold p...

Blue Marine Flora is a dynamic, nature-inspired painting that evokes the lush complexity of coral ecosystems. With bold strokes in vivid blue, red and charcoal, the composition mimic...

Vibrating Corals captures the rich diversity and texture of underwater coral life. The artist uses confident lines and bold, layered colors—reds, blues, yellows, purples, and earthy ...

by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a few curls and scuffs/ edge tear...

Interwoven Elegance in Gold and Silver A Fusion of Gold and Sapphire Jewelry Design circa mid 20th century by Paul Touzet (French b. 1917) original gouache painting, with pencil on t...

We are a 1stdibs Platinum Seller with 100% 5-star reviews. From the Estate of Irving Zucker. Formerly exhibited at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. A beautiful example of Greck's semi...

Set of six Silver Rings Jewelry Design circa mid 20th century by Paul Touzet (French b. 1917) original gouache painting, with pencil on tracing paper, unframed measurements in left ...

Work on paper Black plastic frame with glass window Dimension with frame 58 x 72.5 x 3 cm This bold work presents a reinvented still life, captivating the eye with its expert use of ...

Set of six Silver Rings Jewelry Design circa mid 20th century by Paul Touzet (French b. 1917) original gouache painting, with pencil on tracing paper, unframed measurements in left ...

by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a few curls and scuffs/ edge tear...

Lilacs and Peonies, Mid Century Floral Still-Life with Pink & Purple Vibrant mid century floral still-life featuring lilacs and peonies by Carolyn Tyson (American, b-1941). This lov...

by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a few curls and scuffs/ edge tear...

Contemporary floral still life figurative gouache on paper painting by Polish artist Bozena Lesiak. Painting is in a small format. Bozena Lesiak's art embodies beauty of nature and i...