Signed Numbered Listed Pierre Van Parys Bourdelle Lithograph

Description: Fresh from a local estate we have this lithograph by well listed artist Pierre Van Parys Bourdelle. Lithograph is signed and numbered 5/100 lower right. Overall measures 10 1/2" by 12 1/2". There are two water stains lower part as can be seem in last photo. There is some writing on back that has artist's name and "after J.F. Kennedy's assination litho xmas present" Please see pictures and ask any questions. Pierre Van Parys Bourdelle was born in Paris, France, on April 21, 1901, the son of the famous French sculptor Antoine Bourdelle (1861-1929). He fought in WWI, suffering severe physical trauma which resulted in him becoming deaf. He was embittered by the experiences which he suffered, and it shows in his art. Bourdelle studied under Rodin (who studied with the senior Bourdelle), graduated from Lycée Henrî 1918 and the Sorbonne in 1921. In 1929 he moved to the United States. He was an artist in New York in the 30's-40's and like most financially strapped artists, Bourdelle tried to make a living with corporate contracts. He produced large scale paintings, mural and reliefs for many architectural projects in New York and other cities, as well as for a number of ships, including the huge murals in the dining room of the SS America. Working through several different architectural design houses, he also created a number of artworks for the rail industry including the California Zephyr. His CZ works were carved linoleum sculptures that adorned the bar fronts in the dome-buffet and lounge-observation cars, a wall map of the CZ's route in the buffet's coffee shop, and the Steward's podium in the diner. Pierre Bourdelle died in Geneva, Switzerland on July 5, 1966

Price: 89.99 USD

Location: Walpole, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-11-09T17:33:36.000Z

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