
Stylistic development
In the late fifties, Lempicka was quite bewildered as to her painting career. She reached out in various directions, and, for a time, worked "in the manner of ..." various artists. For instance, she reverted to several of her own previous still lifes, reinterpreting them in the manner of Georges Braque (see "Apple, Quince, Grapes" I and II [B.373]). She was also attracted to the elongated style characteristic of Bernard Buffet. At this stage of her development, Lempicka began working with a palette knife, discovering a taste for the paint matter itself, and for the looser contours of directly applied colors. This looked like the opening she had been waiting for, so she applied herself to this technique with uttermost diligence, producing a great number of still lifes and new versions of former compositions. However, this artist's basically versatile nature motivated her to renew with abstraction from time to time. Thus, in the early sixties, she undertook a series of paintings obviously inspired by the abstract painter Serge Poliakoff (1900-1969). Reverting to a figurative approach, Lempicka next turned to landscapes and animals, depicting (often in double) pigeons, roosters, rabbits, swans... In consideration of the ocher red dominating this period of her production, Lempicka grouped these works under the general heading of "terra-cotta". They were set on display at a retrospective show at the Ror-Volmar Gallery in Paris (in 1961), and reappeared the following year at the Alexander Iolas Gallery in New York. Commercially speaking, both shows were absolute fiascos, which wounded the artist to the core. She slowed down her production and, in her bitterness, maintained that she was through with exhibitions. Her idea was to continue working on a limited number of recurrent themes, creating several series such as cutlery and bottles on a table, bouquets of flowers, baskets and bowls of fruits. By the end sixties, her production comprised many replicas.
In the late fifties, Lempicka was quite bewildered as to her painting career. She reached out in various directions, and, for a time, worked "in the manner of ..." various artists. For instance, she reverted to several of her own previous still lifes, reinterpreting them in the manner of Georges Braque (see "Apple, Quince, Grapes" I and II [B.373]). She was also attracted to the elongated style characteristic of Bernard Buffet. At this stage of her development, Lempicka began working with a palette knife, discovering a taste for the paint matter itself, and for the looser contours of directly applied colors. This looked like the opening she had been waiting for, so she applied herself to this technique with uttermost diligence, producing a great number of still lifes and new versions of former compositions. However, this artist's basically versatile nature motivated her to renew with abstraction from time to time. Thus, in the early sixties, she undertook a series of paintings obviously inspired by the abstract painter Serge Poliakoff (1900-1969). Reverting to a figurative approach, Lempicka next turned to landscapes and animals, depicting (often in double) pigeons, roosters, rabbits, swans... In consideration of the ocher red dominating this period of her production, Lempicka grouped these works under the general heading of "terra-cotta". They were set on display at a retrospective show at the Ror-Volmar Gallery in Paris (in 1961), and reappeared the following year at the Alexander Iolas Gallery in New York. Commercially speaking, both shows were absolute fiascos, which wounded the artist to the core. She slowed down her production and, in her bitterness, maintained that she was through with exhibitions. Her idea was to continue working on a limited number of recurrent themes, creating several series such as cutlery and bottles on a table, bouquets of flowers, baskets and bowls of fruits. By the end sixties, her production comprised many replicas.

























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Apple, Quince, Grapes II
B.373circa1958Oil on cardboard30,5 x 41 cm (12 x 16 1/8 in)T.LEMPICKA (top right)(Pomme, coing, raisins II)Same composition as in Lempicka's 1952 "Apple, Grapes, Quince I" (B.318), but this time in the manner of Georges Braque.Collections1960 - Purchased directly by Mr. Gino Puglisi - Italy
1992 - Private collection - -
Apple, Grapes II
B.374circa1958Oil on canvas30,5 x 41 cm (12 x 16 1/8 in)T.LEMPICKA (top right)(Pomme, raisins II)Another variant of a preceding work (the 1952 "Apple, Grapes I", B.319), again in the manner of Georges Braque.Collections1960 - Purchased directly by Mr. Gino Puglisi - Italy
1992 - Private collection - -
Still Life with Fish
B.375circa1958Oil on canvas33 x 66 cm (13 x 26 in)(Nature morte au poisson)Collections1960 - Purchased directly by Sr E. de la Medina - Mexico
1988 - Private collection - U.S.A.Auctions17/11/1988 - NEW YORK. Christie's “Kenise-6703”, # 132 $ 5 280 -
Fishes
B.376circa1958Oil on canvas25,5 x 35,5 cm (10 x 14 in)(Poissons)Collections1990 - Private collection - U.S.A. -
Portrait of Françoise Sagan
B.377circa1958Oil on cardboard20,5 x 20,5 cm (8 1/8 x 8 1/8 in)(Portrait de Françoise Sagan)Lempicka met the young novelist on Capri; she brought back this portrait depicting Sagan as a street urchin.Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Portrait of Maria Callas (study)
B.3781958Oil on canvas25,5 x 20,5 cm (10 x 8 1/8 in)(Portrait de Maria Callas, étude)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Nude with Book
B.379circa1958Oil on canvas92 x 73 cm (36 1/4 x 28 3/4 in)(Nu au livre)In the late fifties, Lempicka had become less self-confident, and was groping around for new approaches.Collections1994 - Private collection - U.S.A.Auctions29/09/1994 - NEW YORK. Sotheby's Arcade "1482", # 110 $ 11 500 -
Nude from Behind
B.380circa1959Oil on canvas76 x 51 cm (29 7/8 x 20 1/8 in)LEMPICKA.(Nu de dos)A strange attempt at a composite style, which she never pursued any further.Collections1960 - Purchased directly by Sr E. de la Medina - Mexico
1988 - Private collection - U.S.A.Auctions17/11/1988 - NEW YORK. Christie's “Kenise-6703”, # 195 $ 13 000 -
Pitcher and Fish I
B.381circa1959Oil on canvas51 x 71 cm (20 1/8 x 28 in)(Cruche et poisson I)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A.Exhibitions1997 - Hiroshima Museum of Arts. Tamara de Lempicka, Tokyo-Hiroshima, Japan -
Pitcher and Fish II
B.382circa1959Oil on canvas35,5 x 57 cm (14 x 22 1/2 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche top right)(Cruche et poisson II)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Etruscan Woman
B.383circa1959Oil on canvas91,5 x 38 cm (36 x 15 in)(Femme étrusque)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Pitcher and Fruit Bowl
B.384circa1959Oil on canvas51 x 41 cm (20 1/8 x 16 1/8 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche top right)(Cruche et compotier)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Still Life with Pitcher
B.385circa1959Oil on canvas35,5 x 33 cm (14 x 13 in)LEMPICKA (in a cartouche top left)(Nature morte à la cruche)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Still Life with Fruit Bowl
B.386circa1959Oil on canvas50,8 x 30,5 cm (20 x 12 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche top right)(Nature morte au compotier)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Pitcher and Knife
B.387circa1959Oil on canvas33 x 40,5 cm (13 x 16 in)(Cruche et couteau)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Abstract Composition in Beige I
B.388circa1959Oil on canvas81 x 54 cm (31 7/8 x 21 1/4 in)(Composition abstraite en beige I)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Abstract Composition in Beige II
B.389circa1959Oil on canvas81 x 54 cm (31 7/8 x 21 1/4 in)(Composition abstraite en beige II)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Abstract Composition in White
B.390circa1959Oil on canvas30,5 x 35,5 cm (12 x 14 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Composition abstraite en blanc)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Abstract Composition
B.3911960Oil on canvas40,5 x 30,5 cm (16 x 12 in)LEMPICKA. 1960. (bottom left)(Composition abstraite)Collections1991 - Private collection - U.S.A.Auctions05/11/1991 - NEW YORK. Christie's “Audrey-7247”, # 227 $ 2 200 -
Abstract Composition
B.392circa1960Oil on canvas40,5 x 30,5 cm (16 x 12 in)LEMPICKA (bottom right)(Composition abstraite)Collections1991 - Private collection - U.S.A.Auctions05/11/1991 - NEW YORK. Christie's “Audrey-7247”, # 229 $ 2 000 -
Abstract Composition A1
B.393circa1960Oil on canvas45,7 x 35,6 cm (18 x 14 in)LEMPICKA. (bottom right)(Composition abstraite A1)After searching in various directions, Lempicka came to a short stop with a formula borrowed to a great extent from the painter Serge Poliakoff (who, moreover, frequently copied himself).Collections1980 - Fundacion Victor Manuel Contreras - Mexico -
Abstract Composition A2
B.394circa1960Oil on canvas76,2 x 61 cm (30 x 24 in)LEMPICKA. (bottom right)(Composition abstraite A2)The preceding composition (B.393) in recirca e: a well known trick, inextricably linked to this sort of abstract painting.Collections1960 - Purchased directly by Sr E. de la Medina - Mexico
1989 - Private collection - U.S.A.Auctions09/05/1989 - NEW YORK. Christie's “Eric-6811”, # 145 $ 8 000 -
Abstract Composition B1
B.395circa1960Oil on canvas101,5 x 66 cm (40 x 26 in)(Composition abstraite B1)A work we know of by an archival photograph, and of which all trace has disappeared to date (1998).Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Abstract Composition B2
B.396circa1960Oil on canvas40,5 x 30,5 cm (16 x 12 in)LEMPICKA. (top left)(Composition abstraite B2)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Abstract Composition C1
B.397circa1960Oil on canvas45,7 x 35,5 cm (18 x 14 in)LEMPICKA. (bottom left)(Composition abstraite C1)Collections1991 - Private collection - FranceAuctions13/11/1990 - NEW YORK. Christie's “7099-Merran”, # 297 $ 2 400
03/07/1991 - PARIS. Cornette de St C., # 81 $ 5 200
04/10/1991 - PARIS. Cornette de St C., # 66 $ 5 600 -
Abstract Composition C2
B.398circa1960Oil on canvas50,8 x 40,5 cm (20 x 16 in)(Composition abstraite C2)Collections1990 - Private collection - U.S.A.Auctions13/11/1990 - NEW YORK. Christie's “7099-Merran”, # 296 $ 2 200 -
Composition in Gray and Yellow
B.399circa1960Oil on canvas66 x 101,6 cm (26 x 40 in)LEMPICKA. (bottom left)(Composition abstraite en gris et jaune)Collections1960 - Purchased directly by Sr E. de la Medina - Mexico
1989 - Private collection - U.S.A.Auctions09/05/1989 - NEW YORK. Christie's “Eric-6811”, # 138 $ 7 800 -
Abstract Composition
B.400circa1960Oil on canvas on cardboard18 x 14 cm (7 1/8 x 5 1/2 in)(Composition abstraite)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Model in the Studio (abstract)
B.401circa1960Oil on canvas on cardboard61 x 43,2 cm (24 x 17 in)(Modèle dans l’atelier, abstrait)Collections1994 - Private collection - U.S.A.Auctions09/05/1994 - NEW YORK. Christie's East “Beth-7553”, # 158 $ 0
14/02/1991 - NEW YORK. Christie's “Beth-7218”, # 96 $ 11 000 -
The Reader IV
B.402circa1960Oil on canvas40,6 x 30,5 cm (16 x 12 in)(La liseuse IV)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Washerwoman I
B.4031960Oil on canvas61 x 38 cm (24 x 15 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom left)(Lavandière * I)The title (in French) appears on the back of the painting.Collections1980 - Fundacion Victor Manuel Contreras - MexicoExhibitions1981 - Seibu, "Tamara de Lempicka", Tokyo-Osaka, Japan -
Washerwoman II
B.4041960Oil on canvas61 x 33 cm (24 x 13 in)(Lavandière II)Collections1960 - Unknown collectionExhibitions1961 - Galerie Ror-Volmar, "T. de Lempicka, œuvres récentes et anciennes, 1930-1960", Paris, France -
Bust of Nude
B.405circa1960Oil on canvas51 x 42 cm (20 1/8 x 16 1/2 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche top right)(Nu en buste)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Améthyste II
B.406circa1960Oil on canvas27 x 22 cm (10 5/8 x 8 5/8 in)(Améthyste II)Collections1960 - Purchased directly by Mr. & Mrs. Marcie- - France
1979 - Private collection - SwitzerlandExhibitions1961 - Galerie Ror-Volmar, "T. de Lempicka, œuvres récentes et anciennes, 1930-1960", Paris, FranceAuctions28/06/1979 - GENEVE. Sotheby’s PB. “Kanzler”, # 163 $ 0 -
Face
B.407circa1960Oil on canvas46 x 38 cm (18 1/8 x 15 in)(empty cartouche bottom right)(Visage)This face belongs to the little girl in "The Grandmother" (B.337), 1953.Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Head of Bent Woman
B.408circa1960Oil on canvas61 x 30,5 cm (24 x 12 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Tête de femme penchée)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
The Swans I
B.409circa1960Oil on canvas65 x 92 cm (25 5/8 x 36 1/4 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Les cygnes I)Collections1993 - Private collection - ItalyExhibitions1961 - Galerie Ror-Volmar, "T. de Lempicka, œuvres récentes et anciennes, 1930-1960", Paris, FranceAuctions02/06/1982 - circa AILLES. G. Blache. “Floralies”, # 62 $ 4 290
06/12/1992 - ARLES. F. Holz, # Sans $ 0
02/06/1993 - PARIS. Audap, Godeau, Solanet, # 165 $ 0 -
The Two Doves I
B.4111960Oil on canvas45,7 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in)LEMPICKA (in a cartouche bottom right)(Les deux colombes I)Collections1985 - Private collection - U.S.A.
1997 - Private collection - U.S.A.Exhibitions1961 - Galerie Ror-Volmar, "T. de Lempicka, œuvres récentes et anciennes, 1930-1960", Paris, FranceHistoryThe symbol of DOVE, Biography, Psychology: The dove first appears in Lempicka's portrait of her daughter as "The Communicant" (B.102); it recurs in several works. As the symbol of purity and peace, Aphrodite's bird is also depicted as the messenger of desire (see "Nude with Dove" [B.104] and "Myrto [B.118]). When dead, it of course means that the love message was not heard ("Woman with Dove", B.153). -
The Two Doves II
B.412circa1960Oil on canvas40,5 x 56 cm (16 x 22 in)LEMPICKA. (in a catouche bottom right)(Les deux colombes II)HistoryThe symbol of DOVE, Biography, Psychology: The dove first appears in Lempicka's portrait of her daughter as "The Communicant" (B.102); it recurs in several works. As the symbol of purity and peace, Aphrodite's bird is also depicted as the messenger of desire (see "Nude with Dove" [B.104] and "Myrto [B.118]). When dead, it of course means that the love message was not heard ("Woman with Dove", B.153). -
Tulips I
B.413circa1960Oil on canvas76,2 x 50,8 cm (30 x 20 in)LEMPICKA. (bottom left)(Tulipes I)Collections1990 - Private collection - FranceAuctions17/11/1988 - NEW YORK. Christie's “Kenise-6703”, # 116 $ 9 900
04/02/1990 - PARIS. Cornette de St C. Drouot Montaigne, # 66 $ 26 300
09/04/1989 - PARIS. Loudmer, # 376 $ 0
13/12/1989 - LYON. J-C Anaf, # 375 $ 0 -
Tulips II
B.414circa1960Oil on canvas61 x 45,7 cm (24 x 18 in)LEMPICKA. (bottom left)(Tulipes II)Collections1990 - Private collection - U.S.A.Auctions10/10/1990 - NEW YORK. Sotheby's Arcade ”1335”, # 75 $ 17 000
21/02/1990 - NEW YORK. Sotheby's Arcade ”1309”, # 119 $ 0 -
Flower Vase
B.4151960Oil on canvas41 x 33 cm (16 1/8 x 13 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom left)(Vase de fleurs)Collections1991 - Private collection - U.S.A.Exhibitions1981 - Seibu, "Tamara de Lempicka", Tokyo-Osaka, JapanAuctions05/11/1991 - NEW YORK. Christie's “Audrey-7247”, # 102 $ 4 000 -
Flower Vase
B.416circa1960Oil on canvas41 x 33 cm (16 1/8 x 13 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Vase de fleurs)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Orange Flowers in a Vase
B.417circa1961Oil on canvas66 x 50,8 cm (26 x 20 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Fleurs oranges dans un vase)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Lily in a Vase I
B.418circa1961Oil on canvas68,6 x 35,6 cm (27 x 14 in)LEMPICKA. (bottom right)(Lys dans un vase I)Collections1961 - Unknown collection - -
Lily in a Vase II
B.419circa1961Oil on canvas68,5 x 35,5 cm (27 x 14 in)LEMPICKA (in a cartouche bottom right)(Lys dans un vase II)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Flower Bouquet I
B.420circa1961Oil on canvas92 x 65 cm (36 1/4 x 25 5/8 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Bouquet de fleurs I)Collections1980 - Private collection - U.S.A. -
Flower Bouquet II
B.421circa1961Oil on canvas61 x 46 cm (24 x 18 1/8 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Bouquet de fleurs II) -
Still Life with Lemons on a Chair I
B.422circa1961Oil on canvas76,2 x 50,8 cm (30 x 20 in)LEMPICKA. (bottom left)(Nature morte aux citrons sur une chaise I)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A.Exhibitions1997 - Hiroshima Museum of Arts. Tamara de Lempicka, Tokyo-Hiroshima, Japan -
Still Life with Lemons on a Chair II
B.423circa1961Oil on canvasLEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom left)(Nature morte aux citrons sur une chaise II)Collections1961 - Unknown collection -Exhibitions1961 - Galerie Ror-Volmar, "T. de Lempicka, œuvres récentes et anciennes, 1930-1960", Paris, France -
Pitcher on a Chair II
B.424circa1961Oil on canvas94 x 66 cm (37 x 26 in)LEMPICKA (in a cartouche bottom right)(Cruche sur une chaise II)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Pitcher on a Chair III
B.425circa1961Oil on canvas(Cruche sur une chaise III )Collections1961 - Unknown collectionExhibitions1961 - Galerie Ror-Volmar, "T. de Lempicka, œuvres récentes et anciennes, 1930-1960", Paris, France -
Apples and Grapes in a Bowl
B.4261961Oil on canvas30,5 x 61 cm (12 x 24 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom left)(Pommes et raisins dans une coupe)Collections1993 - Private collection - ItalyExhibitions1961 - Galerie Ror-Volmar, "T. de Lempicka, œuvres récentes et anciennes, 1930-1960", Paris, FranceAuctions11/06/1986 - circa AILLES. G. Blache. “Floralies”, # ? $ 6 710
02/06/1993 - PARIS. Audap, Godeau, Solanet, # 166 $ 0
06/12/1992 - ARLES. F. Holz, # Sans $ 0 -
Still Life with a Sugar Bowl
B.427circa1961Oil on canvas40,5 x 35,6 cm (16 x 14 in)(empty cartouche top right)(Nature morte au sucrier)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Still Life, Glass and Cherries
B.428circa1961Oil on canvas33 x 43,2 cm (13 x 17 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Nature morte, verre et cerises)Collections1961 - Unknown collection - -
The Rooster
B.4291961Oil on canvas63,5 x 53,3 cm (25 x 21 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche top right)(Le coq *)Collections1990 - Private collection - U.S.A. -
Tulips and Bowl
B.4301961Oil on canvas71,1 x 55,9 cm (28 x 22 in)(empty cartouche bottom right)(Tulipes et coupe)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A.
1997 - Private collection - U.S.A.Auctions07/02/1996 - NEW YORK. Sotheby's Arcade "1529", # 157 $ 8 500 -
The Rabbits I
B.431circa1961Oil on canvas73 x 54 cm (28 3/4 x 21 1/4 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Les lapins I)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
The Rabbits II
B.432circa1961Oil on canvas54 x 73 cm (21 1/4 x 28 3/4 in)LEMPICKA. (in a catouche top right)(Les lapins II)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Cloister in Tuscany
B.433circa1961Oil on canvas35 x 27 cm (13 3/4 x 10 5/8 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Cloître en Toscane)Collections1961 - Collection of Michel Georges-Michel - France
1996 - Private collection - Great Britain -
Gondola in Venice
B.434circa1961Oil on canvasLEMPICKA. (bottom left)(Gondole à Venise)Collections1961 - Unknown collection - -
Venice in the Rain
B.4351961Oil on canvas94 x 66 cm (37 x 26 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Venise sous la pluie)Collections1986 - Private collection - U.S.A.Exhibitions1961 - Galerie Ror-Volmar, "T. de Lempicka, œuvres récentes et anciennes, 1930-1960", Paris, France
1981 - Seibu, "Tamara de Lempicka", Tokyo-Osaka, Japan -
The Yellow Tulips
B.436circa1961Oil on canvas56 x 35,5 cm (22 x 14 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche top right)(Les tulipes jaunes)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Bouquet of Carnations
B.437circa1962Oil on canvas61 x 23 cm (24 x 9 in)LEMPICKA (in a cartouche bottom left)(Bouquet d’œillets)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
The Lilac Bouquet
B.438circa1962Oil on canvas94 x 38 cm (37 x 15 in)LEMPICKA (in a cartouche bottom right)(Le bouquet de lilas)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Daisies in a Vase
B.439circa1962Oil on canvas61 x 30,5 cm (24 x 12 in)LEMPICKA (in a cartouche bottom right)(Marguerites dans un vase)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Bottle and Fruit Dish
B.440circa1962Oil on canvas61 x 30,5 cm (24 x 12 in)LEMPICKA (in a cartouche top left)(Bouteille et compotier)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
The Table I
B.441circa1962Oil on canvas61 x 30,5 cm (24 x 12 in)LEMPICKA (in a cartouche bottom right)(La table I)The bottle-and-place setting composition in this work reflects the influence of the painter Bernard Buffet.Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
The Table II
B.442circa1962Oil on canvas61 x 30,5 cm (24 x 12 in)LEMPICKA. (bottom right)(La table II)Collections1963 - Purchased directly by Mr. Gino Puglisi - Italy
1992 - Private collection -
The Meal
B.443circa1962Oil on canvas47 x 37 cm (18 1/2 x 14 5/8 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche top left)(Le repas )Two bottles for one place setting: a meal washed down with plenty of wine!Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Pitcher and Bottles
B.444circa1962Oil on canvas35,5 x 58,5 cm (14 x 23 in)LEMPICKA. (bottom right)(Broc et bouteilles)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Reclining Nude
B.4451962Oil on canvasLEMPICKA (in a cartouche top right)(Nu allongé)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Nymph
B.446circa1962Oil on canvas45,7 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in)LEMPICKA (in a cartouche top left)(Nymphe)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Nude with Pitcher II
B.447circa1962Oil on canvas61 x 50 cm (24 x 19 5/8 in)(Nu à la cruche II)Collections1994 - Private collection - U.S.A.
1995 - Private collection - PolandAuctions23/02/1994 - NEW YORK. Christie's East “Krist-7531”, # 84 $ 6 000
18/02/1988 - NEW YORK. Christie's “Shira-6540”, # 149 $ 3 500
11/10/1995 - VARSOVIE. Agra Hotel Bristol, # 39 $ 12 970 -
The Lovers
B.4481962Oil on canvas65 x 92 cm (25 5/8 x 36 1/4 in)LEMPICKA. (pencilled in a cartouche bottom left)(Les amants *)Collections1986 - Private collection - U.S.A.Exhibitions1981 - Seibu, "Tamara de Lempicka", Tokyo-Osaka, Japan -
Harlequin
B.4491962Oil on canvasLEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Arlequin *)Collections1970 - Rice Museum - U.S.A. -
Fruits in a Fruit Dish
B.4501962Oil on canvas55,9 x 35,6 cm (22 x 14 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Fruits dans un compotier)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Fruit Basket
B.451circa1963Oil on canvas45,7 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in)(Corbeille de fruits)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Fruits in a Bowl II
B.452circa1963Oil on canvas30,5 x 40,5 cm (12 x 16 in)LEMPICKA. (bottom left)(Fruits dans une coupe II)Collections1991 - Private collection - FranceAuctions05/11/1991 - NEW YORK. Christie's “Audrey-7247”, # 101 $ 4 000 -
Fruits in a Bowl III
B.453circa1963Oil on canvas40,6 x 50,8 cm (16 x 20 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Fruits dans une coupe III) -
Still Life with Fruit Dish
B.454circa1963Oil on canvas38 x 46 cm (15 x 18 1/8 in)(Nature morte au compotier)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Lemons
B.455circa1963Oil on canvas21 x 36 cm (8 1/4 x 14 1/8 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche top right)(Citrons)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Grapes and Oranges
B.456circa1963Oil on canvas38 x 61 cm (15 x 24 in)LEMPICKA (bottom right)(Raisins et oranges)Collections1990 - Private collection - U.S.A. -
Grapes and Oranges
B.456circa1963Oil on canvas38 x 61 cm (15 x 24 in)LEMPICKA (bottom right)(Raisins et oranges)Collections1990 - Private collection - U.S.A. -
Snowy Landscape I
B.4571963Oil on canvas91,5 x 61 cm (36 x 24 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom left)(Paysage enneigé I )Collections1980 - Private collection - U.S.A. -
Snowy Landscape II
B.458circa1963Oil on canvas91,5 x 61 cm (36 x 24 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Paysage enneigé II)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Snowy Landscape III
B.4591963Oil on canvas76,2 x 50,8 cm (30 x 20 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Paysage enneigé III )Dated on a photo from Lempicka's archives.Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Abstract Composition in Blue
B.460circa1963Oil on canvas91,4 x 61 cm (36 x 24 in)LEMPICKA. (bottom left)(Composition abstraite en bleu)Collections1970 - Purchased directly by Sr E. de la Medina - Mexico
1989 - Private collection - U.S.A.Auctions09/05/1989 - NEW YORK. Christie's “Eric-6811”, # 143 $ 4 800 -
The Earth
B.4611963Oil on canvas81 x 130 cm (31 7/8 x 51 1/8 in)T.LEMPICKA (in a cartouche bottom right)(La Terre *)A pendant to "The Ocean" (see B.462).Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A.Exhibitions1997 - Hiroshima Museum of Arts. Tamara de Lempicka, Tokyo-Hiroshima, Japan -
The Ocean
B.4621963Oil on canvas81 x 130 cm (31 7/8 x 51 1/8 in)T.LEMPICKA (bottom left)(L'Océan *)A pendant to "The Earth" (see B.461).Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A.Exhibitions1997 - Hiroshima Museum of Arts. Tamara de Lempicka, Tokyo-Hiroshima, Japan -
Amethyst III
B.4631963Oil on canvas81 x 60 cm (31 7/8 x 23 5/8 in)(empty cartouche top right)(Améthyste III)Collections1994 - Private collection - U.S.A.Auctions29/09/1994 - NEW YORK. Sotheby's Arcade, # 110A $ 0 -
Pink Portrait
B.464circa1963Oil on canvas33 x 30,5 cm (13 x 12 in)(empty cartouche top right)(Portrait rose)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A. -
Madonna
B.465circa1964Oil on canvas55 x 38 cm (21 5/8 x 15 in)LEMPICKA (in a cartouche bottom left)(La Madone)Collections1960 - Galerie Ror-Volmar - France
1982 - Private collection - FranceHistoryThe RELIGIOUS FEELING, Biography, Psychology: Religious feeling, intrinsic to Tamara de Lempicka's nature, began showing through in her oeuvre with works such as "Mother and Child" (B.12), although, admittedly, this work in particular was created under the direct influence of Maurice Denis. The moral crisis undergone by the artist from 1934 to 1936 exacerbated this feeling. And, finally, at the end of her life, Lempicka commended her soul to God through her numerous replicas of Madonna and St. Anthony (which, moreover, stood side to side with other copies of the sulfurous Rafaëla).Auctions18/04/1982 - circa AILLES. G. Blache. Hôtel Rameau, # ? $ 5 000 -
The Peasant Girl II
B.4661964Oil on canvas45,7 x 35,6 cm (18 x 14 in)LEMPICKA. (bottom left)(La paysanne II)Dated in Kizette de Lempicka's handwriting on the back of a photo.Collections1964 - Evan Frankel Foundation - U.S.A.
1997 - Private collection - U.S.A. -
Mother and Child
B.467circa1964Oil on canvasLEMPICKA. (top right)(Mère et enfant)Collections1985 - Instituto Cultural Cabanas - Mexico -
Head of a Young Lady
B.468circa1965Oil on canvasLEMPICKA. (top right)(Tête de jeune femme) -
Head of a Young Lady
B.469circa1967Oil on canvas30,5 x 23 cm (12 x 9 in)(Figure de jeune femme)This painting visibly cocirca another, older work.Collections1988 - Private collection - U.S.A.Auctions17/11/1988 - NEW YORK. Christie's “Kenise-6703”, # 74 $ 4 400 -
Young Lady with a Beret I
B.470circa1971Oil on canvas33 x 30,5 cm (13 x 12 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche top right)(Jeune femme au béret I)Collections1990 - Private collection - FranceAuctions14/11/1989 - NEW YORK. Christie's East“Viking -6909”, # 244 $ 16 000
29/03/1990 - PARIS. Loudmer, # 37 $ 35 900 -
Young Lady with a Beret II
B.471circa1971Oil on canvas33 x 30,5 cm (13 x 12 in)LEMPICKA. (top right)(Jeune femme au béret II)Collections1990 - Private collection - U.S.A.Auctions14/11/1989 - NEW YORK. Christie's East“Viking -6909”, # 268 $ 18 500
13/11/1990 - NEW YORK. Christie's “7099-Merran”, # 295 $ 12 000 -
Madonina III
B.472circa1971Oil on canvas on cardboard18 x 12 cm (7 1/8 x 4 3/4 in)(Madonina III)Collections1989 - Private collection - FranceAuctions17/11/1988 - NEW YORK. Christie's “Kenise-6703”, # 193 $ 16 000
09/04/1989 - PARIS. Loudmer, # 377 $ 26 600 -
The Arums V
B.4851961Oil on canvas73 x 54 cm (28 3/4 x 21 1/4 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche bottom right)(Les arums V)Collections1980 - Lempicka Estate - U.S.A.HistoryThe CALLA LILIES, Biography, Psychology: What could be the significance of the artist's lifelong passion for arum flowers? In Lempicka's work, the objects selected to compose her still lifes - which often bring to mind riddles to be decoded - usually have a symbolic meaning. In the light of her oeuvre, we can easily guess at the symbolism of the arum flower: the white corolla of course brings the ideal of purity to mind, while the tumescent pistil at its center is the very image of concupiscence. Illustrating the artist's tormented mind, it represents, in a manner of speaking, the unstable marriage of sanctity and lust! -
The Two Girlfriends II
B.486circa1960Oil on canvas(Les deux amies II)Collections1960 - Unknown collectionExhibitions1961 - Galerie Ror-Volmar, "T. de Lempicka, œuvres récentes et anciennes, 1930-1960", Paris, France -
The Two Girlfriends III
B.487circa1960Oil on canvas(Les deux amies III)Collections1960 - Unknown collection - -
The Two Girlfriends IV
B.488circa1960Oil on canvas91,4 x 61 cm (36 x 24 in)LEMPICKA. (in a cartouche top left)(Les deux amies IV)Collections1986 - Archer M. Huntington Art Gallery, Univer - U.S.A. -
Suzanne Bathing III
B.491circa1960Oil on canvas(Suzanne au bain III) -
The Blue Hour III
B.510circa1966Oil on canvasLEMPICKA. (bottom left)(L'heure bleue III)Collections1975 - Collection of Count and Countess de Warr - U.S.A.
