Serge Belloni (1925-2005) - Bouquet of Roses in a Delft Vase, Oil on Canvas circa 1970

Serge Belloni (1925-2005) - Bouquet of Roses in a Delft Vase, Oil on Canvas circa 1970

Description:

Serge Belloni, known as "The Painter of Paris," dedicated his oeuvre to capturing the eternal essence of Paris and Venice. Regardless of the season or weather, he masterfully depicted the myriad facets of the City of Light and the City of Doges.

This beautiful painting depicts an elegant bouquet of roses arranged in a Delft faience vase, all set against a gold leaf background.

Her bouquet of roses is generous and poetic, just like her paintings.

This piece was exhibited at the Serge Belloni exhibition in 1974 at l’Orangerie du Luxembourg à Paris.

Characteristics:

Technique: Oil on panel, signed lower left.

Dimensions:

Without frame: Height 22.85 inches, Length 27.95 inches.

With frame: Height 31.9 inches, Length 37 inches.

Condition: In fine original condition.

Biography:

Born in Italy in 1925, Serge Belloni settled in Paris in 1933. He studied at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and held his first exhibition at the age of 21. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to painting, working every day in all weather to capture the essence of Paris.

His travels to Holland allowed him to master the techniques of the Flemish masters, which he refined throughout his career. His works are featured in prestigious collections around the world, from Paris to New York, Milan, and Moscow.

Distinctions:

First Prize in Painting at Versailles (1949)

Marie Bashkirtseff Prize (1952)

Silver Medal and Vermilion Medal of the City of Paris (1980)

Collections:

Musée Carnavalet, Paris

CA’ Pesaro Museum, Venice

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