1920 French Watercolour of Roses. Signed C. Vinson Chéret. Provenance: Galerie Georges Petit, Paris
A refined 1920 French watercolour of roses by C. Vinson Chéret, painted on artist’s panel and presented in a carved wooden frame. This work carries exceptional provenance, having been exhibited and sold through the legendary "Galerie Georges Petit" in Paris, largely known as the single most prestigious art gallery of the late 19th and early 20th century.
This delicate and atmospheric floral study features deep red and mauve roses arranged across a painterly ground, their soft petals captured with lyrical precision. Painted in 1920 and signed by the artist C. Vinson Chéret, the composition blends natural realism with the expressive poetry of early modern French floral art.
The back of the panel preserves an important part of its history: an exhibition and sale label from Galerie Georges Petit, the Parisian gallery that shaped the careers of Europe’s most celebrated painters. Founded in 1881, Georges Petit’s gallery became an international powerhouse, rivaling the Paris Salon itself and hosting landmark exhibitions of:
• Claude Monet
• Édouard Manet
• Auguste Rodin
• Edgar Degas
• Pierre-Auguste Renoir
• Gustave Caillebotte
• Giovanni Boldini
• Alfred Sisley
• Whistler
• And numerous luminaries of the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Belle Époque movements
Collectors from across Europe and America flocked to Galerie Georges Petit, making it one of the most prized exhibition venues of its era. Works sold through the gallery enjoy an elevated status due to its historic role in promoting modern French art. The painting remains in its original shabby-chic carved wooden frame, whose raw texture and warm patina beautifully complement the softness of the floral subject.
French School
Watercolour on marouflé panel
Signed C. Vinson Chéret
Dated 1920
Provenance: Galerie Georges Petit, Paris (exhibition label on reverse)
Original carved wood frame
Condition
Good vintage condition with light age toning typical of early 20th century watercolours. Frame with visible wear and patina consistent with age.
A charming French floral with exceptional provenance from one of the most prestigious galleries in Parisian art history.
Sizing incl Frame;
Height: 16.14 inch (41cm)
Width: 18.50 inch (47cm)
Depth: 1.38 inch (3.5cm)
Sizing Painting;
Height: 11.81 inch (30cm)
Width: 13.78 inch (35cm)
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