Raymond Tellier (1897-1985) Orientalist Portrait Oil Painting

Name: Raymond Tellier (1897-1985) Orientalist Portrait Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1071783
Availability: SoldOut

1940 - 1960

Sold by Fox Fine Art

Description

Raymond TELLIER (1897-1985)

A fine example of an oriental school portrait by Raymond Tellier.

Tellier studied initially at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Douai followed by Lille and Paris. He was a highly regarded portrait artist. His work is full of charm humour and style.

In addition to a number of Parisian prizes he was also awarded the Prix de l’Afrique Occidentale Francaise (the French West Africa Prize). He spent some time in French West Africa and decorated the governor’s palace in Dakar (the capital of Senegal). After winning the Prix de L’Afrique Equatoriale Francaise (French Equatorial Africa prize) he made an extended visit to the region.

Tellier’s oriental paintings are particularly sought after.

Condition

In excellent original condition, minor water stains to frame.

Size

46cm x 38cm (61cm x 53cm framed)

18 x 14 inches (24 x 21 inches framed)

Physical Dimensions

Height

46cm (18.11")

Width

38cm (14.96")

Declaration

Fox Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1071783

Dealers Internal Reference

11773a

Dealers Notes

Description

Raymond TELLIER (1897-1985)

A fine example of an oriental school portrait by Raymond Tellier.

Tellier studied initially at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Douai followed by Lille and Paris. He was a highly regarded portrait artist. His work is full of charm humour and style.

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In addition to a number of Parisian prizes he was also awarded the Prix de l’Afrique Occidentale Francaise (the French West Africa Prize).

Fox Fine Art

He spent some time in French West Africa and decorated the governor’s palace in Dakar (the capital of Senegal). After winning the Prix de L’Afrique Equatoriale Francaise (French Equatorial Africa prize) he made an extended visit to the region.