Each of us tried to peel off the foil from a large wine bottle, to model the metal between our fingers, to feel its texture. In the best of cases, the emblem stays visible and the rest of the foil rolls into a hard, compact mass.
The Puvis came onto the scene. He, too, gave in to the temptation to prolong the pleasure of the palate by unfurling the famous foil necks. Hisnecks. His fingers, much more robust than ours caressed the material, the collar came alive, the metal surrendered to his touch and gave way to reveal before our flabbergasted eyes, the most intoxicating of masquerades.
This was born a comedy of the wine, all dressed in lead. Sculptured in the throws of the jubilation which follow the last sip of wine. These jolly fellows, in the colours of grands crus represent for lovers of wine what lead soldiers do for aficionados of warfare. Lucky figures for wine lovers in love with the fine arts, they have conquered the enchanted universe of collectors.
His work can be found in: Galerie Alain Blondel, Paris, France
Galerie le soleil sur la place, Lyon, France
Boy Cott Art Gallery, Bruxelles, Belgique
Galerie Pro Arte Kasper, Morges, Suisse.
My name is François Cretier, Bernard’s brother. I am an antique dealer located in Vichy, France since 1971. He is also an approved expert from the French Company in Antiquities.
In this catalogue, I would like to show you some selected paintings and French “objets d’art” that you would be able to acquire directly from my gallery in Vichy at present French market price without the middle man’s mark-up. Besides the beauty you will enjoy, these paintings and “objets d’art” are good investments.
Any “objets d’art” which are purchased through my Gallery come with a Certificate of Authenticity. They will be shipped from France by the CAMARD Company, a shipper specializing in the transporting of these “objets d’art”, and they take care of necessary formalities.
The delivery takes approximately three weeks. Orders will be placed at le Vichyssois through Bernard or Priscilla and can be picked up at Le Vichyssois. Bernard and Priscilla will be happy to answer any questions regarding your purchase. I sincerely hope you enjoy the catalogue. It will be a pleasure to include you among my regular Customers.
Artist Roberta L. Jennings specializes in impressionistic artwork using dry brush oils on canvas.
Her work includes scenes from Senegal, Africa; Venice, Italy; Manzanillo, Mexico; and several of the United States. Paintings feature gardens, cityscapes, landscapes, and waterscapes.
Ms. Jennings juried into the Northwest Area Art Council's 14th Annual Women's Works Fine Art Exhibit, March 1 through April 29, 2001, and has exhibited in several solo and group art shows.
Ms. Jenning's art is represented in over 40 private collections.
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