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218. MAURICE BRIANCHON
(French 1899-1979) “MaurineBateaux de Peche”, oil on canvas,
signed lower right Brianchon.
28 ¾ in. x 23 ½ in.

Brianchon’s art education began at the
Ecole des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, where
he first demonstrated his characteristic
decorative appearance within his
poetically realistic images. During his
career, Brianchon represented his home
country of France at the 1934 Venice
Biennale, won the Carnegies Prize in
1939 and became one of the official
artists for the coronation of Queen
Elizabeth II.
Provenance: David Findlay Gallery.

219. MAURICE BRIANCHON (French 1899-1979) “Menton”, oil on canvas,
dated 1959, depicts figures, tables and French flags atop ship deck, signed lower left
Brianchon, signed and dated on reverse. 24 in. x 24 in.
Provenance: David Findlay Gallery.

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