Paul Deltombe (1878-1971) - Trésole
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Paul DELTOMBE (1878-1971)
Trésole, 1913
Watercolor on paper
Dimensions of the watercolor: 21.5 x 28 cm
Signed bottom left
Provenance:
Yves Jaubert Gallery, Paris
Private collection, Paris
In perfect condition of conservation.
The framing is offered, it cannot be covered by insurance during transport.
Dimensions with frame: 37 x 45 cm
Original work delivered with invoice.
Fast, careful and insured shipping.
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Shipping from August 9, 2026.
A French painter with a singular path, Paul Deltombe occupies a discreet yet essential place in the history of modernity. Born in Catillon-sur-Sambre in 1878, he discovered painting relatively late, but devoted himself to it with a determination that led him from the Beaux-Arts in Lille to the Parisian artistic effervescence. A student of Pharaon de Winter, then Bonnat and Robert-Fleury, he quickly moved in avant-garde circles and befriended Matisse, Signac, Luce, and Raoul Dufy.
Very early, Deltombe asserted a sensibility nourished by Cézanne and neo-impressionism. His landscapes, still lifes and pastoral scenes are distinguished by solid construction, clear light, and a subtle palette, where softness always dominates virtuosity. Present at the Salon from 1901, he found in the Salon des Indépendants a space of freedom where he exhibited regularly and actively collaborated with Paul Signac.
Settled in Nantes in the 1930s, he directed the School of Fine Arts from 1931 to 1943, leaving a lasting mark on the regional art scene. His seaside sojourns — from Le Croisic to Saint-Jean-Ccap-Ferrat — feed a luminous oeuvre, attentive to atmospheric variations and the poetry of places. He spent the end of his life in Maine-et-Loire, where he pursued a serene painting, faithful to his sensitive eye.
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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.
Translated by Google TranslatePaul DELTOMBE (1878-1971)
Trésole, 1913
Watercolor on paper
Dimensions of the watercolor: 21.5 x 28 cm
Signed bottom left
Provenance:
Yves Jaubert Gallery, Paris
Private collection, Paris
In perfect condition of conservation.
The framing is offered, it cannot be covered by insurance during transport.
Dimensions with frame: 37 x 45 cm
Original work delivered with invoice.
Fast, careful and insured shipping.
Shop with full confidence!
Shipping from August 9, 2026.
A French painter with a singular path, Paul Deltombe occupies a discreet yet essential place in the history of modernity. Born in Catillon-sur-Sambre in 1878, he discovered painting relatively late, but devoted himself to it with a determination that led him from the Beaux-Arts in Lille to the Parisian artistic effervescence. A student of Pharaon de Winter, then Bonnat and Robert-Fleury, he quickly moved in avant-garde circles and befriended Matisse, Signac, Luce, and Raoul Dufy.
Very early, Deltombe asserted a sensibility nourished by Cézanne and neo-impressionism. His landscapes, still lifes and pastoral scenes are distinguished by solid construction, clear light, and a subtle palette, where softness always dominates virtuosity. Present at the Salon from 1901, he found in the Salon des Indépendants a space of freedom where he exhibited regularly and actively collaborated with Paul Signac.
Settled in Nantes in the 1930s, he directed the School of Fine Arts from 1931 to 1943, leaving a lasting mark on the regional art scene. His seaside sojourns — from Le Croisic to Saint-Jean-Ccap-Ferrat — feed a luminous oeuvre, attentive to atmospheric variations and the poetry of places. He spent the end of his life in Maine-et-Loire, where he pursued a serene painting, faithful to his sensitive eye.
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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
Paul Deltombe (1878-1971)
Sold with frame
No
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Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Trésole
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1913
Condition
Good condition
Height
37 cm
Width
45 cm
Style
Impressionism
Period
1910-1920
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