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Title: Vibrant Floral Still Life With Red Gladiolus And Wine Bottles French Modernist Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed
Size: 19.25 x 13.75 inches (height x width)
Provenance: Artists estate, France Condition: good overall, with light handling marks and minor age-related wear consistent with age
Description: This striking modernist floral still life gouache by French artist Guy Nicod (1923–2021) presents a dramatic arrangement of red gladiolus flowers and wine bottles. Rising tall against a vivid backdrop of cobalt blue and deep burgundy, the blossoms burst into flame-like colour, their elongated stems creating bold vertical accents across the sheet. At the base of the composition, a cluster of dark wine or champagne bottles anchors the scene, interspersed with glowing reds, oranges, and whites that suggest reflected light and abstracted fruit forms. Nicod’s dynamic use of gouache on paper is particularly effective here, with strong opaque colour blocks layered alongside expressive, gestural brushwork. The saturated palette of scarlet, emerald, gold, and indigo creates a rich contrast, imbuing the painting with vibrancy and a celebratory quality. The inclusion of wine bottles enhances this sense of festivity, evoking themes of conviviality, still life abundance, and the cultural importance of wine in French art and lifestyle. Echoing the traditions of post-war French modernism, this work balances recognisable subject matter with abstraction, transforming everyday objects into rhythmic patterns of colour and form. Flowers and bottles merge into a harmonious composition that feels both decorative and boldly avant-garde. Unframed and sourced directly from the artist’s estate in France, this painting is ideal for collectors of modernist floral art, wine-themed still life, or those looking for a vibrant, eye-catching piece to enliven a contemporary interior. It stands as a testament to Nicod’s ability to combine the joy of colour with the richness of French cultural symbolism.
Reserve: $648.00
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Guy Nicod; Vibrant Floral Still Life With Red Gladiolus And Wine Bottles French Modernist
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