{"product_id":"charles-levier-painting-clown-avec-un-oiseau","title":"Charles Levier Painting \"Clown Avec Un Oiseau\"","description":"A Captivating Vision: \"Clown Avec Un Oiseau\" by Charles Levier.\u003cp\u003eThis striking oil on canvas painting, titled \"Clown Avec Un Oiseau\" (Clown with a Bird) in French, is a captivating creation by artist Charles Levier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing inspiration from the bold style of Bernard Buffet, Levier employs a masterful use of vivid detail and expressive brushstrokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntriguing Subject and Expert Execution:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe central figure, a melancholic clown with a bird perched on its finger, immediately draws the viewer's eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLevier's skillful technique captures the essence of the subject, conveying a sense of emotion and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bold color palette and geometric shapes hint at a cubist influence, adding depth and intrigue to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Perfect Fit for Your Collection:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Charles Levier original painting, housed in a beautifully crafted period frame, is a true collector's piece. It would make a significant addition to any art collection and would be a focal point in a variety of settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're drawn to abstract elements, figurative works, or a touch of whimsy, this captivating artwork by Charles Levier is sure to resonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Depth 3.25 in. x Width 43.50 in. x Height 53.50 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaintings by Charles Levier can be found in countless private and public collections. Among those collectors are Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Adlai Stevenson, Baron Edmond de Rothschild, Prince and Princess Poniatowski, Mrs. Dan Topping, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Martin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharles Levier French Artist: b. 1920-2003: Charles Levier, aka Maurice Verrier, was born in 1920 of a French Father and an American Mother in Corsica. He held a fascination with color and form that led him, at age seventeen, to the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs for private studies. World War II broke out and Levier served in the French army in North Africa, later becoming Liaison Officer with the U.S. Office of Strategic Services. Coming to America to live, Levier divided his time between the United States and France. Leviers' first one-man show took place at the Galerie Constantine in Lyons in 1949, followed by an American debut in Los Angeles in 1950.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In 1955, he came to the attention of Dr. Lilienfeld of Van-Diemen, Lilienfeld Gallery in New York City. Dr. Lilienfeld was widely respected, and his personal enthusiasm of Levier's work was instrumental in establishing him as a significant artist and proved a most valuable introduction to numerous collectors. Levier is first and foremost a figurative painter, dramatic and expressionistic, definitive yet seductive, yet always subtle with carefully considered colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Iconic and large oil on canvas painting by Charles Levier is a statement piece of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Euro Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49917227106561,"sku":"LU4082127352912","price":57000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8652\/4673\/files\/f_27352912_1652990176277_bg_processed.jpg?v=1783521015","url":"https:\/\/euroantiques.us\/products\/charles-levier-painting-clown-avec-un-oiseau","provider":"Euro Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}