Claude Venard : a French collection in auction
Spotlight on Ten Works by Claude Venard
📍 As part of our auction on Friday, April 18 at 2 p.m., we are pleased to present ten emblematic works by Claude Venard, all from the same private collection.
This remarkable selection showcases the artistic consistency and thematic richness of this key figure of French post-Cubism, currently honored with a retrospective at the Jean Couty Museum in Lyon.
A Unique and Recognizable Style
Across still lifes, nudes, landscapes, and imaginary scenes, Claude Venard expresses his unmistakable visual language: angular shapes, vibrant colors, and structured compositions, all energized by his singular pictorial force.
Selected Highlights:
- Homard (73 x 92 cm) – A post-Cubist still life where the lobster becomes a striking visual symbol.
- Still Life with Globe (100 x 100 cm) – A balanced, geometrically stylized composition mixing tradition and modernity.
- The Sky Pedalers (130 x 162 cm, 1965) – A poetic, monumental canvas echoing a piece held at the Jean Couty Museum.
- Nude (100 x 65 cm) – Stylized sensuality and a powerful use of light and form.
- Nude (75 x 75 cm) – A square-format variation exploring the human form with geometric energy.
- The Two Friends (46 x 55 cm) – Intimate and expressive, with strong geometric clarity and vibrant color.
- Still Life with Candlestick (75 x 75 cm) – An everyday object elevated to a strong pictorial presence.
- The Lighthouse (55 x 46 cm) – A stylized vision of the maritime landscape, compact and radiant.
- Almond Trees in Bloom (75 x 75 cm) – A poetic take on spring, full of expressive color and form.
- Still Life with Red Coffee Pot (27 x 46 cm) – A small yet intense work capturing the power of the ordinary.
A Cohesive and Rare Collection
Each painting embodies a different facet of Claude Venard’s confident visual language, blending Cubist rigor with a joyful and expressive aesthetic. Bold colors, sharp lines, and liberated form make this an outstanding and tastefully curated set.
📅 Key Information
Auction: Friday, April 18 at 2 p.m. – In Room 7 or online via Drouot Live
Exhibition:
📌 Wednesday, April 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
📌 Thursday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Conference at 6:30 p.m.: A cross-perspective on Modern Art and Tribal Art, with a special focus on Claude Venard.
🖼️ A Major Selection of Claude Venard Not to Be Missed!
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