Posts by John Adams

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    Focus on: Claude Grosperrin
    This month we focus on one of our favourite French artist from the past century: Claude Grosperrin.
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    A celebration of Paris
    The Olympic Games are in full swing, making one of our favourite cities in the world even more vibrant than usual. 
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    Focus on Abstraction
    Explore a curated selection of abstract paintings from our collection.
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    Floral compositions
    We are ready to welcome the summer season with a spotlight on some of our new paintings with a floral theme.
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    Still life paintings
    Gardens are blooming and flowers are blossoming, adorning our homes with colours. Be inspired by our curated selection of still life compositions such as the Nature Morte above by Ismael González De la Serna.
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    Equestrian paintings for spring
    Cold months are hopefully behind us and the most prestigious English horse races are in full swing. We dedicate this month's blog post to equestrian paintings by French artists Claude Grosperrin, Maurice Taquoy, and André Brasilier.
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    Our latest additions
    We had a busy month with lots of new artworks joining our collecion. 
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    A(rt) Tour de France
    To celebrate the start of the New Year, we're taking you on a special Tour de France inspired by our art collection. Pack your bags and join us on a virtual trip across la France!
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    Season's greetings
    'Tis the season to be jolly!
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    René Le Forestier, Place du Tertre, Paris
    We are excited to share a curated selection of small paintings from our collection.
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    Claude Venard, Bateaux
    We welcome the autumn season with a special feature about abstract art, including artworks by French artists Claude Venard, Othello Radou, Alfred Vachon, and Frédéric de Luca.
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    Join us at LAPADA Fair this September
    We are delighted to be exhibiting at LAPADA Berkley Square Fair in Mayfair, London, from 27 September to 1 October.
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    Yvonne Canu, Le port de Collioure
    Yvonne Canu, Le port de Collioure
    Summer time is in full swing, so this month we spotlight the colourful and vibrant paintings by artist Yvonne Canu (1921-2008). Like Paul Signac before her, Canu immersed herself in the life of Saint Tropez when it was a bustling working port.
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    Marcus Hodge, Red Timbers
    Marcus Hodge, Red Timbers

    We are delighted to introduce Marcus Hodge to our portfolio of contemporary artists, with a series of exciting abstract compositions on canvas, paper, and board. 

     

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    William Malherbe, Bouquet de tulipes, anémones et bleuets
    Glorious June heralds the start of Summer, with a myriad of flowers, long days in the country, and of course horse racing at Royal Ascot.
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    Claude Grosperrin, Le Pavillon de Chasse (The Hunting Lodge)
    After a long winter, it is finally time to spend our days outdoors again. Let's explore the natural landscapes painted by some of our favourite 20th century French artists.
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    Max Papart, Le peintre et son modèle (The Painter and his Model)

    This month we offer a focus on works on paper in our collection. While artists have traditionally used paper to plan and test ideas with the immediacy of watercolour, pencil, ink or gouache, often this medium gives us a more intimate glimpse into the artists' creative process.

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    Charles Malle, Le Quai d'Orsay
    If February is the month of love, Paris is definitely the city of romance. Let's take a stroll through the Parisian avenues with a selection of paintings of the Ville Lumières. 
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    Amanda Page, 20/20 Vision
    With the start of the New Year it is time to add a new, bespoke jewel to your art collection. Amanda Page's artworks are complex assemblages consisting of tiny strips of printed paper that are formed into remarkable depictions of both cityscapes and landscapes.
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    George Barbier, Hier, Aujourd'hul et Demain
    This month we are having a fashion makeover! Three new acquisitions have recently joined our collection - a set of elegant illustrations by French artist George Barbier (1882 - 1932).
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    Jules Cavaillès, Le vase bleu
    The festive season is just around the corner, and we are ready to bring a sparkle of gold in your home with three new wonderful acquisitions by renowned 20th century French artists. 
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    Marius Hubert-Robert, La Côte des Maures

    Our Autumnal theme continues with the sumptuous colours of the paintings of Claude VenardLa Lampe Pointue and Le Port de Nuit, and a new acquisition by Marius Hubert-RobertLa Côte des Maures (above), showing the artist's wonderful ability to capture the nuances of Southern light.

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    New paintings for the new season

    September has arrived marking the start of Autumn. With the New Season we are pleased to present a series of paintings which have recently been added to our collection.

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    Claude Venard, Bateaux
    Presenting three 20th century Artists enchanted by the French Riviera: Claude Venard, neo-Pointillist Yvonne Canus, and Marius Hubert-Robert.
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    John Piper

    This month we are excited to focus on a selection of paintings by exceptional British artists: John PiperPeter KellyBrian Davies, and our Artist of the Month Frederick Gore CBE RA.

  • Welcome to our new website!

    Find the best picks of 20th century French fine art, as well as contemporary British and Italian art
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    Max Papart La modele II
    Easter is upon us and we have a special gift for our friends and followers: a brand new website! The smooth and elegant design and new functionalities will help you navigate through available artworks, read artist biographies, view how each artwork looks on your walls and much, much more. 
  • Bouquets of flowers for Valentine's Day

    Flower paintings by 20th century artists for sale
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    Charles Kvapil, nature morte

    The end of winter is approaching and we look forward to a new season of sunnier and warmer days. Let's celebrate the coming springtime and Valentine's Day with a selection of colourful flower paintings to mark this seasonal transition, as in the oil painting above by Charles Kvapil (1884 - 1957), Nature morte au bord de la rivière.

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    Season's Greetings
    Christmas is on its way! We are ready to celebrate in style with beautiful artworks from our collection. Enjoy this special selection, perfect for the festive season, which includes three recently acquired paintings by Denys Delhanty (1925 - 2015), Cyprien Eugène Boulet (1877 - 1972), and Georges Damin (born 1942).