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Jean Liberte - Pair of Expressionist Paintings

Currency:USD Category:Art / General - Paintings Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
Jean Liberte - Pair of Expressionist Paintings
Item/Description: Pair of original gouache paintings by Jean Liberte (New York, Italy, 1896-1965). Cottage scene and seascape in matching wood frames, are both signed: Liberte.
Jean Liberte was an Italian-born American visual artist known for his use of casein paint. He was a prominent figure in the art scene, teaching at the Art Students League of New York from 1945 until his death in 1965. His work often featured night scenes, figures, street scenes, and coastal landscapes, particularly those of Monhegan Island. Liberte's contributions to the art world were recognized, and his paintings are held in major museum collections, including the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Material: Gouache on Paper, Framed under Glass

Dimensions: Landscape scene: Image size: Height: 3 1/2"; Width: 7 3/4". Framed: Height: 9 1/4"; Width: 12 5/8". House scene: Image size: Height: 5 1/4"; Width: 7 1/4". Framed: Height: 11 3/4"; Width: 13"

Condition: Signs of age and wear include warping to paper, surface scratching and chipping to frames.

Age: Early-Mid 20th Century

Provenance: Private Estate

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