Lot description
Oil on canvas Continental Europe Pinchus Krémègne (FRENCH, 1890-1981) Signed 'Kremegne' lower right Dimensions: 19.7 in x 24.2 in; 50 x 61.4 cm A comparable painting is titled Paysage de Céret and dates c. 1950 Estimate: $6,000-$8,000 Pinchus Krémégne (French, 1890-1981) Originally a trained sculptor, Krémégne turned to painting soon after leaving his native Russia for Paris. He was inspired by the works of Van Gogh, Paul Cézanne and the French Impressionists. He spent a lot of time traveling to places such as Corsica, Sweden and all around France, which also influenced his works. Specifically influential was a trip to Israel that reminded Krémégne of his Jewish community and culture growing up. Krémégne was featured in many exhibitions including 1959 exhibitions in London, Paris and Philadelphia. Pinchus Krémégne’s career was booming as a leader of the École de Paris. Krémègne painted several views of his beloved Céret, where in 1960, his old dream of building a house with a spacious studio and settling there permanently came true. In Musée d'art moderne de Céret, there is a hall devoted to Krémègne’s work. Condition: The present lot is in generally good condition. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.