Original RAOUL PRADIER 'Bread & Radish' Still Life French EXPRESSIONIST Painting

ORIGINAL 1959 RAOUL PRADIER (1929-2017) 'PAIN ET RADIS (BREAD AND RADISH) GOUACHE PAINTINGThis is a wonderful original. I recently acquired a pair of wonderful early original paintings by important Post War French artist Raoul Pradier. For those not familiar with the artist, I have included his biography below. This is one of the two I am offering by the artist. I wish I had a spot to hang the pair of his works but since I dont, I am offering them out on ebay. This is an incredible post war Expressionist view of a still life of French bread and radishes. Image measures 8 x 8 3/4 inches. Gouache on paper in perfect as painted condition. Signed and dated lower left corner. Original period matte and stunning gold frame are complimentary and ready to hang. On the back is the original label Galerie Romanet in Paris where this was originally purchased. Just a complete package. A stunning presentation. Frame measures 15 3/4 x 16 inches. If you collect Pradier or French Post War work, check my store for the other example I am selling. Two really wonderful original works. FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES.For those not familiar with the artist his biography from a gallery that sells the artist's work reads: "Raoul Pradier (1929 – 2017) was a French Postwar and Contemporary painter, known for his abstract figures, floral compositions, marine scenes, and townscapes. Born in Bagnolet-sur-Seine, Pradier's education began at the municipal school at Porte de Montreuil and continued at the École des Métiers d'Art, where he studied under Camille Fleury, Robert Humblot, Despierre, and Aujame. Pradier's early career was marked by his affiliation with the Galerie Framond, leading to exhibitions that highlighted his works depicting the Balearic Islands and Provence. He gained critical acclaim for his robust, uncompromising painting style, drawing comparisons to Courbet and Dunoyer de Segonzac. In 1952, he won a scholarship at the Prix Antral, and in 1955, he received the prestigious Prix de la Critique.Throughout the 1950s, Pradier exhibited at notable salons including the Salon d'Automne, the Indépendants, the Salon des Jeunes Peintres, Comparaisons, and the École de Paris. His paintings, often constructed with muted tones and a focus on greys, blacks, and dark greens, were recognized for their well-defined forms and vibrant chords. Despite early success, Pradier's relationships with influential gallery owners deteriorated, affecting his career during the market crisis of the 1960s. His austere post-war art faced challenges as abstraction gained popularity, but his work remains a testament to the formal concerns of the New Wave. Pradier's legacy endures through his distinctive style and contributions to French figurative painting." CHECK THE PICTURES ON THIS EXCELLENT PIECE!!! DONT MISS THIS CHANCE!!!Shipping and handling can be calculated based on the ebay shipping calculator. If you have any questions regarding the work, please dont hesitate to ask. Pictures are an excellent indication of condition. Though the shipping says it will take 5 days of handling, usually items are shipped much faster and if you pay right away, the item most likely will go out in the next day or two. If there is any problems with the item please dont hesitate to email me. I guarantee and stand 100% behind everything I sell. No reason to open up any sort of cases. Just simply contact me and I will handle any and all problems. Out of the nearly 500 items I ship around the world every year, a very few of them occasionally get lost or broken. I insure every item and will handle all insurance claims and make sure you are reimbursed 100%. Check my feedback. After nearly 15 years of selling on ebay, my reputation speaks for itself. If you are not happy with your purchase, I will work to make sure you are. Thanks again for your interest and bidding.