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Portrait of Saint Sebastian by Jean Remy (French, 1893-1970)

Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
A vivid and striking example of Art Deco painting, this depiction of St. Sebastian in tones of gold and pink-papaya shows the figure with a rich, brown complexion, wounded with four arrows, his head sharply lowered as he approaches his martyrdom. The colors are bold and the figure and setting are stylized in the best French manner. The painter was Jean Remy, who is otherwise known for cityscapes with none of the color or verve we see here, so this painting is very special in his oeuvre. The painting is signed in the lower lefthand corner, and the reverse shows an old label from the frame maker.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	oil, Canvas, Wood
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Color Field, Other
Dealer Reference #:	3258
Incollect Reference #:	800605

Dimensions

W.	17 in;	H.	19.5 in;	D.	1.5 in;
W.	43.18 cm;	H.	49.53 cm;	D.	3.81 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design