Original Haitian Art by Gerard Fortune

Usually referred to by only his first name, Gerard was for most of his adult life a cook in a Petionville restaurant. He is unsure of his exact age, but thinks he was born around 1935. He began to pai

Gerard Fortune (Haitian, born 1925). An original painting on canvas. A figural folk art work depicting a mother and baby surrounded by botanical elements and other forms. Artist signed to bottom. Pres

Oil on canvas 32 x 24 in

Oil on board 24 x 20 in

Gerard (Fortune) (Haitian/Petionville, b. 1933) Untitled (Haitian Family) Oil on masonite 24" x 23 1/2" House of Heydenryk frame - 32 3/4" x 32/1/8" Provenance: Dr. Halvor & Astrid Jaeger Collection

Gerard Fortune (Haitian, 1925-2019) Acrylic on Masonite. Untitled, 1960s. Measures 25"x25"x1.50". Weight 5 lbs.Gerard was born near where he spent the rest of his life, in Montagne Noire, above Petion

Gerard (Fortune) (Haitian/Petionville, b. 1933) Portrait (Blue-Eyed Woman), circa 1980's Oil on canvas, 22 3/4" x 15 1/2" framed 23 5/8" x 16 3/8" Provenance: Dr. Bob Brictson Collection

Tempera on masonite board. work measures 12" x 16" frame measures 17" x 21" Signed lower left. Tropical bird in trees. Work is loose in frame, no visible damage or repairs, original frame. marked G. F

Gerard Paul (Haitian, born 1943). An original painting on canvas. Titled, "Country Wedding." A figural folk art portrait work depicting a bride and groom with a bouquet of colorful subtropical flora.

Gerard Fortune (Haitian/Petionville, 1933-2020) Dambala, ca. 1970's Oil on masonite 32 x 23 5/8 inches Framed dimensions: 32 3/4 x 24 3/8 inches Lot Essay: Spiritual enlightenment and whimsy are what

Gerard Fortune (Haitian/Petionville, 1933-2020) Adam & Eve in Garden of Eden, circa 1970's Oil on canvas, 36 X 48 inches Unframed Provenance: Dr. Bob Brictson Estate Lot Essay: Spiritual enlightenment

Gerard (Fortune) (Haitian/Petionville, b. 1933), Spirit Creates Waterfall Oil on canvas, Framed, 30" x 40" Provenance Dr. Halvor & Astrid Jaeger Collection

Gerard (Fortune) (Haitian/Petionville, b. 1933) Cockfight Gathering, c. 1970's Oil on masonite, 24 x 24 in. Framed 24 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. Provenance: Dr. Bob Brictson Estate Lot Essay: Spiritual enlighte

Gerard Fortune (Haitian/Petionville, 1933-2020) Seated Figure with Butterflies, circa 1980 Oil on masonite, 24 x 23 3/4 inches Framed dimensions: 24 3/4 x 24 5/8 inches Provenance: Dr. Bob Brictson Es

Gerard Fortune (Haitian/Petionville, 1933-2020) Party with Bathers & Animals, circa 1990's Oil on masonite, 24 x 24 inches Framed dimensions: 28 x 28 inches Provenance: Astrid & Dr. Halvor Jaeger Lot

Gerard Fortune (Haitian/Petionville, 1933-2020) Marassa Mermaids, circa 1980's Oil on canvas, 23 3/4 x 20 inches Framed dimensions: 30 x 25 3/4 inches Provenance: Dr. Bob Brictson Estate Lot Essay: Sp

Gerard (Fortune) (Haitian/Petionville, b. 1933) Aristide "Vive Haiti", c. 1990's Oil on masonite, 24 x 24 in. Framed 25 1/8 x 25 1/4 in. Provenance: Dr. Bob Brictson Estate Lot essay: Spiritual enligh

Gerard (Fortune) (Haitian/Petionville, b. 1933) Eve Holding Apple, c.1970's Oil on masonite, 32 x 24 in. Framed 33 x 25 1/8 in. Provenance: Dr. Bob Brictson Estate Lot Essay: Spiritual enlightenment a

Gerard (Fortune) (Haitian/Petionville, b. 1933) St. Jacques Holding Haitian Flag Slays the Dragon, c.1990's Oil on canvas, Framed, 24" x 30" Provenance Dr. Halvor & Astrid Jaeger Collection

Gerard (Fortune) (Haitian/Petionville, b. 1933) Offering to Dambala, c.1990's Oil on canvas, Framed, 30" x 40" Provenance Dr. Halvor & Astrid Jaeger Collection In Haitian Vodou, Dambala is the god of

Gerard Fortune (Haitian/Petionville, 1933-2020) Untitled (Frog holding fruit), circa 1970's Oil on masonite. 23 3/4 x 24 inches Framed dimensions: 24 1/4 x 24 3/4 inches Lot Essay: Spiritual enlighten

Gerard (Fortune) (Haitian/Petionville, b. 1933) Dambala (Vodou Snake God of Creation), c. 1980's Oil on masonite, 24 x 24 in. Framed 25 x 24 3/4 in. Provenance: Dr. Bob Brictson Estate Lot Essay: Spir

Gerard Fortune (Haitian/Petionville, 1933-2020) Couple, Watermelon & Birds, circa 1980 Oil on masonite, 24 x 23 3/4 inches Framed dimensions: 24 3/4 x 24 5/8 inches Provenance: Dr. Bob Brictson Estate

Gerard Fortune (Haitian/Petionville, 1933-2020) Military Barracks Oil on masonite, 24 x 24 inches Framed dimensions: 24 3/4 x 24 3/4 inches Lot Essay: Spiritual enlightenment and whimsy are what drive