Gemmanick (née en 1937) - Rencontre interstellaire
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Rencontre interstellaire, an original oil on canvas painting by Gemmanick (born 1937), from France in the Modern period (2000–2010), measuring 92 × 73 cm and depicting a portrait, signed by hand.
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GEMMANICK (born in 1937)
Interstellar Encounter
Oil on canvas
Painting size: 92 x 73 cm
Signed at the bottom right.
Provenance: private collection, Paris
In excellent condition.
Unframed.
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
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Born Gemma Annick Edmonde Harbulot on March 23, 1937 in Nouméa, Gemmanick is a Neo-Caledonian symbolist painter of Irish origin. Coming from two pioneering families of the territory, she grew up between New Caledonia and the New Hebrides. Very early, at twelve, she discovered painting, initially inspired by 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.
Spotted by Seiji Tōgō, a member of the Tokyo Academy of Arts, she exhibited in 1971 at Nichido Gallery on the 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 painting Carnaval sous la mer became an Aubusson tapestry, making her the first overseas artist woven into 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.
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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)
Interstellar Encounter
Oil on canvas
Painting size: 92 x 73 cm
Signed at the bottom right.
Provenance: private collection, Paris
In excellent condition.
Unframed.
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, and insured shipping.
Shop with confidence!
Shipping from August 9, 2026.
Born Gemma Annick Edmonde Harbulot on March 23, 1937 in Nouméa, Gemmanick is a Neo-Caledonian symbolist painter of Irish origin. Coming from two pioneering families of the territory, she grew up between New Caledonia and the New Hebrides. Very early, at twelve, she discovered painting, initially inspired by 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.
Spotted by Seiji Tōgō, a member of the Tokyo Academy of Arts, she exhibited in 1971 at Nichido Gallery on the 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 painting Carnaval sous la mer became an Aubusson tapestry, making her the first overseas artist woven into 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.
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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.
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Artist
Gemmanick (née en 1937)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Rencontre interstellaire
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
92 cm
Width
73 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Modern
Period
2000-2010
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