Gemmanick(née en 1937) - Fleurs de Tana
Opens 17:00
Starting bid
€ 1
Add to your favourites to get an alert when the auction starts.
Expert
Selected by Caroline Bokobza
Graduated as French auctioneer and worked in Sotheby’s Paris valuation department.
Estimate € 700 - € 800
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 129382 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Description from the seller
GEMMANICK (born in 1937)
Floral composition
Oil on canvas
Painting size: 61 x 50 cm
Signed bottom right.
Provenance: private collection, Paris
In perfect condition.
Beautiful carved and gilded frame - Included
Dimensions with frame: 76 x 63 cm
As the framing is included, it cannot be covered by insurance during transport.
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, and insured shipping.
Buy with confidence!
Born Gemma Annick Edmonde Harbulot on March 23, 1937 in Nouméa, Gemmanick is a Neo-Caledonian symbolist painter of Irish origin. Descended from two prominent pioneer families of the territory, she grew up between New Caledonia and the New Hebrides. Very early, at twelve, she discovered painting, initially inspired by the Pacific landscapes and the mining world where her family worked.
In 1963, the death of her brother marked a decisive turning point: she abandoned realism to create a personal pictorial language she named Nuances, a sensitive, spiritual, and vibrant universe. Her early exhibitions in Nouméa, notably in 1965 and 1969, met with dazzling success.
Discovered by Seiji Tōgō, member of the Tokyo Academy of Arts, she exhibited in 1971 at Nichido Gallery on Ginza. In 1973, her canvas Aquarescence won the grand prize at the Nika Kai salon. On Tōgō's advice, she settled in Paris in 1975, where she exhibited at Galerie Vendôme; David de Rothschild acquired one of her works there.
In 1977, her canvas Carnaval sous la mer became an Aubusson tapestry, making her the first overseas artist woven at Aubusson. The work was even reproduced on a postage stamp in 1978. She then pursued an international career, exhibiting in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Germany.
Seller's Story
Specialist since 1989 painters of the Ecole Normande - School of Rouen, Art Seine, is an art gallery located in Le Havre where we present works of the 19th, Impressionist and Modern. We scrupulously check the origins of the works and we surround ourselves with all the precautions in use on the art market. We, we are the spokesperson of the seller as the buyer for transactions to be made in the best conditions. Any work sold is accompanied by an invoice and a certificate of authenticity engage our responsibility for a period of 30 years. In collaboration with specialized freight forwarders and carriers we can ensure shipment in France and around the world.
Translated by Google TranslateGEMMANICK (born in 1937)
Floral composition
Oil on canvas
Painting size: 61 x 50 cm
Signed bottom right.
Provenance: private collection, Paris
In perfect condition.
Beautiful carved and gilded frame - Included
Dimensions with frame: 76 x 63 cm
As the framing is included, it cannot be covered by insurance during transport.
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, and insured shipping.
Buy with confidence!
Born Gemma Annick Edmonde Harbulot on March 23, 1937 in Nouméa, Gemmanick is a Neo-Caledonian symbolist painter of Irish origin. Descended from two prominent pioneer families of the territory, she grew up between New Caledonia and the New Hebrides. Very early, at twelve, she discovered painting, initially inspired by the Pacific landscapes and the mining world where her family worked.
In 1963, the death of her brother marked a decisive turning point: she abandoned realism to create a personal pictorial language she named Nuances, a sensitive, spiritual, and vibrant universe. Her early exhibitions in Nouméa, notably in 1965 and 1969, met with dazzling success.
Discovered by Seiji Tōgō, member of the Tokyo Academy of Arts, she exhibited in 1971 at Nichido Gallery on Ginza. In 1973, her canvas Aquarescence won the grand prize at the Nika Kai salon. On Tōgō's advice, she settled in Paris in 1975, where she exhibited at Galerie Vendôme; David de Rothschild acquired one of her works there.
In 1977, her canvas Carnaval sous la mer became an Aubusson tapestry, making her the first overseas artist woven at Aubusson. The work was even reproduced on a postage stamp in 1978. She then pursued an international career, exhibiting in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Germany.
Seller's Story
Specialist since 1989 painters of the Ecole Normande - School of Rouen, Art Seine, is an art gallery located in Le Havre where we present works of the 19th, Impressionist and Modern. We scrupulously check the origins of the works and we surround ourselves with all the precautions in use on the art market. We, we are the spokesperson of the seller as the buyer for transactions to be made in the best conditions. Any work sold is accompanied by an invoice and a certificate of authenticity engage our responsibility for a period of 30 years. In collaboration with specialized freight forwarders and carriers we can ensure shipment in France and around the world.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Artist
Gemmanick(née en 1937)
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Fleurs de Tana
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2004
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
76 cm
Width
63 cm
Depiction/theme
Nature
Style
Modern
Period
2000-2010
Sold by
