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Water Colour by Yves Brayer (French, 1907-1990)
For sale by Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
for sale €6,962     $7,557
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Water Colour by Yves Brayer (French, 1907-1990)

1940 - 1960
Description

We are offering this beautiful water colour picture by YVES BRAYER (FRENCH, 1907-1990)

14 Juillet en Bretagne

Signed 'YVES BRAYER' (lower left)

Watercolour and gouache on paper

9 x 11½ in. (23 x 29.2 cm.)

Executed in 1957

Delivery is included within the Uk in the asking price and shipping is also a pleasure so please do ask for a quote.

Thanks for looking.

Chris

Physical Dimensions
Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
3.2cm (1.26")
Declaration

Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated this Yves Brayer Coastal Watercolour to the 1960s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA921102
Dealers Internal Reference
yv Br 0001
Description
We are offering this beautiful water colour picture by YVES BRAYER (FRENCH, 1907-1990)

14 Juillet en Bretagne

Signed 'YVES BRAYER' (lower left)

Watercolour and gouache on paper

9 x 11½ in. (23 x 29.2 cm.)

Executed in 1957

“
Delivery is included within the Uk in the asking price and shipping is also a pleasure so please do ask for a quote.
Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd

Thanks for looking.

Chris

Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
3.2cm (1.26")
Date of Manufacture

Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated this Yves Brayer Coastal Watercolour to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA921102
Dealers Internal Ref
yv Br 0001
Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010
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Framed coastal watercolour painting by Yves Brayer featuring figures along a seaside promenade enclosed in a carved gilt frame.
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Archive I Framed coastal watercolour painting by Yves Brayer featuring figures along a seaside promenade enclosed in a carved gilt frame.

Water Colour by Yves Brayer (French, 1907-1990)

Archive II Framed coastal watercolour painting by Yves Brayer featuring figures along a seaside promenade enclosed in a carved gilt frame. View II
Archive III Framed coastal watercolour painting by Yves Brayer featuring figures along a seaside promenade enclosed in a carved gilt frame. View III
Archive IV Framed coastal watercolour painting by Yves Brayer featuring figures along a seaside promenade enclosed in a carved gilt frame. View IV
Archive V Framed coastal watercolour painting by Yves Brayer featuring figures along a seaside promenade enclosed in a carved gilt frame. View V
Archive VI Framed coastal watercolour painting by Yves Brayer featuring figures along a seaside promenade enclosed in a carved gilt frame. View VI
Archive VII Framed coastal watercolour painting by Yves Brayer featuring figures along a seaside promenade enclosed in a carved gilt frame. View VII
Archive VIII Framed coastal watercolour painting by Yves Brayer featuring figures along a seaside promenade enclosed in a carved gilt frame. View VIII
Archive IX Framed coastal watercolour painting by Yves Brayer featuring figures along a seaside promenade enclosed in a carved gilt frame. View IX
Archive X Framed coastal watercolour painting by Yves Brayer featuring figures along a seaside promenade enclosed in a carved gilt frame. View X
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Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
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Northwick Business Centre
Blockley
Gloucestershire
GL56 9RF
United Kingdom
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Framed coastal watercolour painting by Yves Brayer featuring figures along a seaside promenade enclosed in a carved gilt frame.
Water Colour by YVES BRAYER (FRENCH, 1907-1990)
Ref: SA921102
Framed coastal watercolour painting by Yves Brayer featuring figures along a seaside promenade enclosed in a carved gilt frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century French
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Giltwood, Glass
  • ColourSoft Blue, Beige, Gold
  • MotifsSeaside promenade, Figurative silhouettes, Gilt leaf frame, Wide mounting
  • SizeH 44.5 cm (18 in) x W 49.5 cm (19 in) x D 3.2 cm (1 in)

This framed mid-century French watercolour and gouache painting on paper by Yves Brayer depicts a coastal scene featuring figurative silhouettes and a seaside promenade rendered in soft blue and beige tones. The artwork is set behind a wide light blue mounting board and protected under glass within a decorative carved giltwood frame finished in gold leaf with moulded leaf motifs. Visible details include the artist signature on the lower left and subtle signs of age across the paper surface. The entire piece measures 44.5 cm high, 49.5 cm wide, and 3.2 cm deep, with the inner artwork measuring 23 cm by 29.2 cm. Ideal for domestic display, this framed painting works well hung above a sideboard in a living room, hallway, or dining area to bring a classic coastal aesthetic to contemporary interiors.

FAQs

Twentieth-century French figurative watercolours often combine simplified structural forms with expressive brushwork, capturing everyday scenes, coastal landscapes, and regional life with fluid light and colour.

Artists typically applied water-soluble gum arabic pigments onto heavy cotton rag or cellulose paper, mounting the finished work behind glass inside wood or gilded frames for protection.

Authentic works display distinct artist signatures, characteristic technique on period paper, historical framing or gallery labels on the reverse, and minor natural paper toning consistent with age.

A framed coastal painting serves effectively as a focal piece positioned above a console table or sideboard, pairing seamlessly with natural timber, stone, and woven textiles.

Watercolours require display away from direct sunlight and damp environments, framed with UV-protective glass and acid-free conservation mounts to prevent fading and paper degradation.
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