Gemmanick (née en 1937) - La nounou
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La nounou is an oil on canvas portrait by Gemmanick (born 1937), France, 1995, 105 x 86 cm including frame, signed by hand, original edition, in excellent condition.
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GEMMANICK (born in 1937)
The Nanny
Oil on canvas
Painting size: 92 x 73 cm
Signed bottom left.
Provenance: private collection, Paris
In perfect conservation condition.
Beautiful frame - Free
Dimensions with frame: 105 x 86 cm
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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 prominent pioneer families of the territory, she grows up between New Caledonia and the New Hebrides. Very early, at twelve, she discovers painting, initially inspired by Pacific landscapes and the mining world where her family worked.
In 1963, the death of her brother marks a decisive turning point: she abandons realism to create a personal pictorial language she calls 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, a member of the Japan 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 a tapestry at Aubusson, 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.
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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)
The Nanny
Oil on canvas
Painting size: 92 x 73 cm
Signed bottom left.
Provenance: private collection, Paris
In perfect conservation condition.
Beautiful frame - Free
Dimensions with frame: 105 x 86 cm
Since the frame is offered, it cannot be covered by insurance during transport.
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, and insured shipping.
Buy with full confidence!
Born Gemma Annick Edmonde Harbulot on March 23, 1937, in Nouméa, Gemmanick is a neo-Caledonian symbolist painter of Irish origin. Coming from two prominent pioneer families of the territory, she grows up between New Caledonia and the New Hebrides. Very early, at twelve, she discovers painting, initially inspired by Pacific landscapes and the mining world where her family worked.
In 1963, the death of her brother marks a decisive turning point: she abandons realism to create a personal pictorial language she calls 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, a member of the Japan 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 a tapestry at Aubusson, 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.
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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
La nounou
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1995
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
105 cm
Width
86 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Modern
Period
1990-2000
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