Paul De Longpre, "Pansies", 19th/20th C., W/C

Paul De Longpre, "Pansies", 19th/20th C., W/C Watercolor Signed to LL, blank gallery label for William A. Karges Fine Art, Carmel, CA to verso. Framed. Note: This Lot is accompanied by a 2000 invoice from William A. Karges Fine Art, a provenance sheet, and appraisals from 2001, 2002, 2007, and 2016. Approximate dimensions: Sight: 12 1/2 x 18 3/8 in. (31.8 x 46.7 cm.) Frame: 20 3/8 x 26 1/8 x 2 3/8 in. (51.8 x 66.4 x 6 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Hickory, NC, purchased from the former in 2000; William A. Karges Fine Art, Carmel, CA; Private Collection, San Diego, CA until 2000.Artist Bio: French artist Paul De Longpre began his career at an early age, painting flowers on fans at a Paris company when he was only 12. By the time he moved to New York in 1890, his name was known and respected in the art world. De Longpre's paintings of floral arrangements were primarily done in watercolor, and he had a particular fondness for roses. He made sure to include intricate details in his floral pieces, adding bees and using light strokes to bring out the delicate feel of the petals. In 1898, he built a large home in Los Angeles, and the gardens contained over 4,000 rose bushes.

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