Raffy-Le-Persan (1920-2008) - Marine Bateaux en Martinique (vendu sans prix de réserve)






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Marine Bateaux en Martinique, original edition by Raffy-Le-Persan (1920–2008), a naïve-style marine drawing in fusain, produced in the 1940s in France, signed by hand, 21 x 30 cm (36 x 44 cm with frame), sold with frame.
Description from the seller
Stunning Martinique seascape by Raffy le Persan, created with felt-tip pen and graphite, framed.
Title: Martinique
Artist: Raffy-Le-Persan (1920-2008)
Technique: Felt-tip pen and graphite
Style: Naïve Art
Signature: Signed
Format: 21 x 30 cm
Framed size: 36 x 44 cm
Condition: Small stains and crease marks
Jean Albert Raffy, known as Raffy-Le-Persan (1920-2008), was a French painter and sculptor born in Montmartre and of Iranian origin. Coming from a bicultural family, he began his career in fashion design and humorous drawing before dedicating himself fully to art at the age of 32. His highly singular and meticulous style blends the traditions of Persian miniature painting with the codes of Western naïve art.
Seller's Story
Stunning Martinique seascape by Raffy le Persan, created with felt-tip pen and graphite, framed.
Title: Martinique
Artist: Raffy-Le-Persan (1920-2008)
Technique: Felt-tip pen and graphite
Style: Naïve Art
Signature: Signed
Format: 21 x 30 cm
Framed size: 36 x 44 cm
Condition: Small stains and crease marks
Jean Albert Raffy, known as Raffy-Le-Persan (1920-2008), was a French painter and sculptor born in Montmartre and of Iranian origin. Coming from a bicultural family, he began his career in fashion design and humorous drawing before dedicating himself fully to art at the age of 32. His highly singular and meticulous style blends the traditions of Persian miniature painting with the codes of Western naïve art.
