Description
Le Bouquet Petit: Mastering Elegance and Emotion of Claude Gaveau
Le Bouquet Petit” is a limited-edition lithograph with vibrant colors that has been signed and numbered in pencil by the artist. With its nuanced palette and textural sophistication, the artwork exudes elegance and refinement. Claude Gaveau, a master of figurative and still-life compositions, created this piece that seamlessly blends color, structure, and emotion. This artwork, numbered from 1/175 to 175/175, is a testament to Gaveau’s expertise, printed with precision on heavy paper.
Provenance
Acquired in 1998 from a gallery in Carmel, CA, its pristine surface bears witness to the care it has received. Stored within an architectural flat file drawer in a smoke-free environment, every artwork at www.markshapirofineart.com is curated with dedication, encased in tissue or plastic sleeves, and dispatched flat, ensuring its impeccable arrival to esteemed collectors.
A Glimpse into the Life of Claude Gaveau
Claude Gaveau, a French muralist, painter, and print-maker was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1940. He spent five years at the Ecole des Arts Appliqués in Paris before moving on to the Ecole Supérieure des Beaux-Arts for six years. Gaveau won several awards, including the Antwerp Academy’s first prize. In 1965, he was awarded a scholarship to study Flemish painting in Belgium, and he had his first solo exhibition in Brussels.
Claude Gaveau’s reputation in the art world is attributed to his education at top art schools and participation in prestigious exhibitions. He has shown at the Salon de la Marine, The International Artexpo New York, The Palm Beach Art Fair, and Salon des Artistes Francais, where he received the Medaille d’Argent and the First Prize of the Government Princier.
Selected Solo Exhibitions:
1965-Galerie de l’Angle Aigu, Brussels
1968-Galerie St. Placide, Paris
1968-Galerie Vauban, Dijon
1972-1975 – Galerie La Belle Gabrielle, Paris
1978-Galerie La Belle Gabrielle, Paris
1980-1992 – Wally Findlay Gallery, New York
Chicago, Beverly Hills, Palm Beach
