Pierre Lambin (1943) - NO RESERVE - Jardin sur l'eau





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Oil on canvas by Pierre Lambin (b. 1943), titled NO RESERVE - Jardin sur l'eau, created in France in the 1970–1980 period, hand-signed, original edition, 50 x 61 cm (2 cm deep), in good condition, sold by Galería.
Description from the seller
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to the French school, depicting a pond covered with flowers and floating leaves where reflections of nature create an atmosphere of calm and harmony. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 50x61x2 cm.
· Oil on canvas manually signed by the artist at the bottom right, Pierre Lambin.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the lot description.
The painting will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting presents a scene of great serenity focused on a pond covered with aquatic vegetation, where the water surface becomes a vibrant space full of nuances. From the foreground, the gaze encounters an extensive layer of floating leaves and small flowers that seem scattered spontaneously, creating a rich and enveloping visual texture. The predominant colors range between deep greens, intense blues, and touches of yellow and white that add brightness, suggesting the presence of natural light that reflects and fragments on the water.
As the visual view moves toward the middle ground, the water takes on greater prominence as a reflective surface, where the shapes of the surroundings begin to blur in a play of light and shadow. The reflections intertwine with the floating leaves, generating a sense of gentle movement, as if the surface were slightly stirred by an imperceptible breeze. This area acts as a transition between the density of the foreground and the depth of the background, contributing balance to the composition.
In the background, vertical forms are perceived, suggesting the presence of trees or taller vegetation, whose reflections extend toward the water in elongated strokes. These shapes create an enveloping and almost ethereal atmosphere, where the boundaries between elements blur. The color palette in this area becomes brighter, with light greens and yellows that evoke light filtering through the foliage, imparting a sense of warmth and depth.
The interaction of light, color, and reflection is one of the most remarkable aspects of the work, as it turns the pond surface into a dynamic and changing space. Each zone of the painting seems to respond to a different variation of light, generating a rich and complex visual experience. The arrangement of leaves and flowers on the water provides rhythm and naturally guides the viewer’s gaze through the scene, inviting the spectator to explore the details calmly.
Overall, the work conveys a deep, contemplative tranquility, where nature is presented in a state of delicate and harmonious balance. The combination of colors, reflections, and shapes creates an evocative image that connects with the idea of stillness, beauty, and the passage of time. Taken together, the painting offers a poetic vision of a aquatic environment where light and nature merge in a scene of great sensitivity and serenity.
Seller's Story
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to the French school, depicting a pond covered with flowers and floating leaves where reflections of nature create an atmosphere of calm and harmony. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 50x61x2 cm.
· Oil on canvas manually signed by the artist at the bottom right, Pierre Lambin.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the lot description.
The painting will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos, GLS or NACEX with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting presents a scene of great serenity focused on a pond covered with aquatic vegetation, where the water surface becomes a vibrant space full of nuances. From the foreground, the gaze encounters an extensive layer of floating leaves and small flowers that seem scattered spontaneously, creating a rich and enveloping visual texture. The predominant colors range between deep greens, intense blues, and touches of yellow and white that add brightness, suggesting the presence of natural light that reflects and fragments on the water.
As the visual view moves toward the middle ground, the water takes on greater prominence as a reflective surface, where the shapes of the surroundings begin to blur in a play of light and shadow. The reflections intertwine with the floating leaves, generating a sense of gentle movement, as if the surface were slightly stirred by an imperceptible breeze. This area acts as a transition between the density of the foreground and the depth of the background, contributing balance to the composition.
In the background, vertical forms are perceived, suggesting the presence of trees or taller vegetation, whose reflections extend toward the water in elongated strokes. These shapes create an enveloping and almost ethereal atmosphere, where the boundaries between elements blur. The color palette in this area becomes brighter, with light greens and yellows that evoke light filtering through the foliage, imparting a sense of warmth and depth.
The interaction of light, color, and reflection is one of the most remarkable aspects of the work, as it turns the pond surface into a dynamic and changing space. Each zone of the painting seems to respond to a different variation of light, generating a rich and complex visual experience. The arrangement of leaves and flowers on the water provides rhythm and naturally guides the viewer’s gaze through the scene, inviting the spectator to explore the details calmly.
Overall, the work conveys a deep, contemplative tranquility, where nature is presented in a state of delicate and harmonious balance. The combination of colors, reflections, and shapes creates an evocative image that connects with the idea of stillness, beauty, and the passage of time. Taken together, the painting offers a poetic vision of a aquatic environment where light and nature merge in a scene of great sensitivity and serenity.

