Leon Collard (1916-2011)

Leon Collard was born in Liege, Belgium and began his studies at the Academie des Beaux Arts at age 14. At the age 18 he became very involved in painting and sculpture. He became a jeweler by trade, and at age 20 he went to Paris to work for the house of Ramel, cheating jewelry for Chanel and Schiaparelli and others. After fighting to protect his country in World War Two Collard moved to Peru to become a chicken farmer, that did not work out well. In 1951 he moved his family to the United States and settled in Chicago. He then attended the Art Institute of Chicago for three years studying sculpture. He went on to produce sculpture and paintings. Collard died in 2011.

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Leon Collard (1916-2011)
"Cityscape of Black and White"
c. 1980s
Acrylic on Paper
23.25"x18" unframed
Signed lower right in paint

Excellent Condition - Minor wear consistent with age and history.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent Condition - Minor wear consistent with age and history.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic, Paint, Paper

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Abstract, Cityscape, Landscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent Condition - Minor wear consistent with age and history.