Luxury Design, Past & Present
Paul JOUVE (1878-1973) : "Touareg and Camel". Circa 1932.
This painting is one of the best work by famous artist Paul Jouve. It has a perfect documentation being published in the reference book by Félix Marcilhac and is sold with a certificate by Mr Suisse who is the expert on Paul Jouve.
It has been exhibited in at least 2 shows during the 30's and 40's (1932 and 1943) - see below for the details.
It has also a perfect origin having been purchased from the Paul Jouve collection and stayed in the same family since then.
Oil on panel (masonite)
Signed and located « Niger » bottom right corner
Ancient stickers on the back
Dimensions without frame : height : 64,5 cm, width. 50 cm
Frame : 84 x 69 cm
Bibliography
Paul JOUVE, vie et œuvre par Felix Marcilhac
Éditions de l’Amateur - Paris 2005
Reproduced in a full page P.207.
Exhibitions:
- Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux Arts Paris 1932.
under the number 1141
- Exhibition Paul Jouve, galerie l’Art Français, 1943.
24 rue de la paix, Paris 8, du 23 octobre au 6 novembre n° 19
Origin :Collection Paul Jouve, then direct purchase to the artist. In the same family since then.