Paul de Longpre (1855-1911), Red roses, 1895
Paul de Longpre
(1855-1911)
Red roses, 1895
Watercolor on paperboard
Signed and dated lower right: Paul de Longpre / 1895
Image/Paperboard: 8 3/4 x 21 7/8 in.
Other Notes:
Paul de Longpre was a renowned French-American painter best known for his exquisite and detailed floral still lifes. Born in Lyon, France, he developed a passion for art at a young age, particularly for painting flowers. By the time he was 12, de Longpre began selling his artwork, and by his early twenties, he had become a highly regarded artist in Paris, exhibiting his works at prestigious salons.
In 1890, financial difficulties brought on by bank failures in his home country forced de Longpre to leave France and immigrate to the United States, where he settled in New York City. There, he quickly gained a reputation as a master of floral painting. However, it was his move to Los Angeles in 1899 that solidified his legacy. Attracted by the city's climate and lush plant life, de Longpre built a home in Hollywood, surrounded by extensive gardens that became the subject of many of his paintings. His home became a tourist destination and a hub for art lovers and collectors.
De Longpre was particularly celebrated for his ability to capture the delicate nuances of different flowers, particularly roses, which earned him the nickname "King of Flowers." He worked primarily with oil paint and watercolor, often creating vibrant compositions that elevated floral still lifes to a fine art form. His attention to detail and skill in rendering the textures and colors of petals, leaves, and blooms made his work highly sought after during his lifetime.
Although his fame peaked in the early 20th century, de Longpre's work continues to be admired for its technical precision and beauty. His paintings were widely exhibited and reproduced in prints, further cementing his influence in both the art world and popular culture. Today, his pieces are part of various museum collections, and his legacy remains tied to the early art scene in Southern California.
Condition
Several very small, delicate, surface abrasions (a few in the leaves with attendant pinpoint-sized pigment losses) visible primarily in the right half of the work in raking light. Dime-sized surface skinning at the tips of three of the paperboard's four corners. Short ruled lines at the outermost corners, possibly by the artist, but more likely by the mat maker/framer. Backboard staining, surface skinning in places, and remains of old tape, all verso.Framed under glass: 15 3/4 x 29 x 1 1/4 in.Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
Paul de Longpre
(1855-1911)
Red roses, 1895
Watercolor on paperboard
Signed and dated lower right: Paul de Longpre / 1895
Image/Paperboard: 8 3/4 x 21 7/8 in.
Other Notes:
Paul de Longpre was a renowned French-American painter best known for his exquisite and detailed floral still lifes. Born in Lyon, France, he developed a passion for art at a young age, particularly for painting flowers. By the time he was 12, de Longpre began selling his artwork, and by his early twenties, he had become a highly regarded artist in Paris, exhibiting his works at prestigious salons.
In 1890, financial difficulties brought on by bank failures in his home country forced de Longpre to leave France and immigrate to the United States, where he settled in New York City. There, he quickly gained a reputation as a master of floral painting. However, it was his move to Los Angeles in 1899 that solidified his legacy. Attracted by the city's climate and lush plant life, de Longpre built a home in Hollywood, surrounded by extensive gardens that became the subject of many of his paintings. His home became a tourist destination and a hub for art lovers and collectors.
De Longpre was particularly celebrated for his ability to capture the delicate nuances of different flowers, particularly roses, which earned him the nickname "King of Flowers." He worked primarily with oil paint and watercolor, often creating vibrant compositions that elevated floral still lifes to a fine art form. His attention to detail and skill in rendering the textures and colors of petals, leaves, and blooms made his work highly sought after during his lifetime.
Although his fame peaked in the early 20th century, de Longpre's work continues to be admired for its technical precision and beauty. His paintings were widely exhibited and reproduced in prints, further cementing his influence in both the art world and popular culture. Today, his pieces are part of various museum collections, and his legacy remains tied to the early art scene in Southern California.
Condition
Several very small, delicate, surface abrasions (a few in the leaves with attendant pinpoint-sized pigment losses) visible primarily in the right half of the work in raking light. Dime-sized surface skinning at the tips of three of the paperboard's four corners. Short ruled lines at the outermost corners, possibly by the artist, but more likely by the mat maker/framer. Backboard staining, surface skinning in places, and remains of old tape, all verso.Framed under glass: 15 3/4 x 29 x 1 1/4 in.Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
