70s Haitian Painting Lady & Roosters Wilson Bigaud
Item: Up for sale from a recent donation to the Habitat for Humanity in Honolulu Hawaii this 1970s Haitian oak framed acrylic painting on canvas that depicts male and female figures with a group of roosters in front of houses and was created by the well known artist Wilson Bigaud (1931-2010). I found a almost identical composition from 1977 that was titled "Market scene Lady with roosters" and sold in 2021 for $3,750. The condition is described below for more details please check the photos.
Measurements:
Canvas 24 inches x 30 inches
Frame 26.75 inches x 32.75 inches
More about the artist:
WILSON BIGAUD?1931-2010 (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
It was the legendary Hector Hyppolite who first introduced Wilson Bigaud to le Centre d’Art. A former child prodigy, Bigaud had presented himself as a carver and sculptor, but was introduced to two-dimensional formats by DeWitt Peters. Bigaud soon described himself as a memory painter; and his upbringing amidst the rough and tumble of the city had clearly inspired his imaginings.
Social gambling, Vodou ceremonies and local melodramas were ripe subject-matter for his visual investigations, executed with fearless verve and wit. So significant were Bigaud’s abilities, that his monumental mural The Wedding of Cana was considered to be the most dynamic at the Episcopal Cathedral in Port-au-Prince.
Bigaud’s paintings found their inevitable fame. Yet the pressure of success affected their author. Bigaud grew increasingly uncomfortable and took a series of breaks from art making, returning to it only in his later years. He is today considered one of the greats of le Centre d’Art, with works at the Museum of Modern Art, including the legendary Murder in the Jungle (1950).
Wilson Bigaud joined the Centre d'Art in 1946, and is considered a first generation Haitian master. He was a major contributor to the St. Trinity Cathedral murals with his masterpiece The Wedding at Cana.
His work is included on the Museum of Modern Art collection. Between 1957 and 1961 he suffered a series of nervous breakdowns, and was unable to paint. However, he has recovered and as Haitian art connoisseur Michel Monnin states: "Wilson Bigaud is in the flourish of his second career. Very few artists of any era have approached the ability to render the beat, the humor, the exuberance of everyday life that makes Haiti so unique...it is in this very detail that validates him a prime witness of his epoch."
Condition: The painting is overall in good pre-owned condition, in a oak frame
Additional Information: Since 2006, Andres Harnisch Brokerage has specialized in selling art, antiques, jewelry, and collectibles. Harnisch is a certified personal property appraiser and holds accreditation through the Certified Appraisers Guild of America and the International Fine Art Appraisers. The company is the only brokerage in Hawaii to receive 'Professional Status' in the American Society of Estate Liquidators.
Reserve: $1,689.00
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Domestic: Flat-rate of $110.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.
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Location: This item ships from Hawaii
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Item: Up for sale from a recent donation to the Habitat for Humanity in Honolulu Hawaii this 1970s Haitian oak framed acrylic painting on canvas that depicts male and female figures with a group of roosters in front of houses and was created by the well known artist Wilson Bigaud (1931-2010). I found a almost identical composition from 1977 that was titled "Market scene Lady with roosters" and sold in 2021 for $3,750. The condition is described below for more details please check the photos.
Measurements:
Canvas 24 inches x 30 inches
Frame 26.75 inches x 32.75 inches
More about the artist:
WILSON BIGAUD?1931-2010 (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
It was the legendary Hector Hyppolite who first introduced Wilson Bigaud to le Centre d’Art. A former child prodigy, Bigaud had presented himself as a carver and sculptor, but was introduced to two-dimensional formats by DeWitt Peters. Bigaud soon described himself as a memory painter; and his upbringing amidst the rough and tumble of the city had clearly inspired his imaginings.
Social gambling, Vodou ceremonies and local melodramas were ripe subject-matter for his visual investigations, executed with fearless verve and wit. So significant were Bigaud’s abilities, that his monumental mural The Wedding of Cana was considered to be the most dynamic at the Episcopal Cathedral in Port-au-Prince.
Bigaud’s paintings found their inevitable fame. Yet the pressure of success affected their author. Bigaud grew increasingly uncomfortable and took a series of breaks from art making, returning to it only in his later years. He is today considered one of the greats of le Centre d’Art, with works at the Museum of Modern Art, including the legendary Murder in the Jungle (1950).
Wilson Bigaud joined the Centre d'Art in 1946, and is considered a first generation Haitian master. He was a major contributor to the St. Trinity Cathedral murals with his masterpiece The Wedding at Cana.
His work is included on the Museum of Modern Art collection. Between 1957 and 1961 he suffered a series of nervous breakdowns, and was unable to paint. However, he has recovered and as Haitian art connoisseur Michel Monnin states: "Wilson Bigaud is in the flourish of his second career. Very few artists of any era have approached the ability to render the beat, the humor, the exuberance of everyday life that makes Haiti so unique...it is in this very detail that validates him a prime witness of his epoch."
Condition: The painting is overall in good pre-owned condition, in a oak frame
Additional Information: Since 2006, Andres Harnisch Brokerage has specialized in selling art, antiques, jewelry, and collectibles. Harnisch is a certified personal property appraiser and holds accreditation through the Certified Appraisers Guild of America and the International Fine Art Appraisers. The company is the only brokerage in Hawaii to receive 'Professional Status' in the American Society of Estate Liquidators.
Reserve: $1,689.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $110.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Hawaii
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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