KLUGE NOTRE DAME ET BOUGINISTES OIL LINEN SIGNED Start Price USD 21,500.00 Current Price USD 21,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 24, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 23, 2008 Location Wheat Ridge, CO See more about 'KLUGE NOTRE DAME ET BOUGINISTES OIL LINEN SIGNED' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0 "Notre Dame et Bouginistes"  by Constantin Kluge Description: For your consideration is an original oil on linen by the Post Impressionist painter Kluge. In this work, Kluge's use of broad brush strokes, heavy pigment and subtle light captures an exact moment in time.    This work has the original sticker and registration number (10355) on the verso.  Under black light inspection this work is in perfect condition with no repairs or in-painting and is on the original stretcher bars. It is signed by the artist on the bottom right-hand face.  It is custom framed in a Abe Mun gilt composition frame.  The frame is in excellent condition. Condition is perfect.  Cerificate of Authenticity and Appraisal are included. Value $29,900.00   Buyer pays $175.00 shipping via FedEx in the continental USA. If outside the USA buyer will be notified by e-mail of shipping cost. Insurance $1.99 Canvas size is 31 " x 45". Framed size is 39 " x 53". Artist Biography Kluge, Constantin Born in Riga, Latvia, on January 29, 1912, in Russia, his father was a graduate of the Polytechnic Institute of Riga and his mother a Professor of Literature. They moved  frequently and in 1925 the émigré family moved this time to the French "concession" of Shanghai, where Kluge would graduate from the French Municipal High School.   By the time he was seventeen, he was a very active member of the Shanghai Art Club. At this period of his life he also took up the violin and cello, and later in Paris gave music lessons to help meet his expenses. In 1931 Kluge left Shanghai for Paris to study architecture. He spent six years at the E’cole des Beaux-Arts and in 1937 graduated with the title of French Government Architect. The years spent studying and living in the Latin Quarter of Paris had created in Kluge a strong attachment to the characteristic scenes of Paris, and, instead of returning immediately to Shanghai and his family, he stayed in Paris for six months painting views of Paris in oils, purely to portray and preserve the scenes he so loved.   His professor of Chinese had taught him, from the age of ten, a respect for the handling of the brush, and the attitude of the Orientals toward the beauties of nature drew the young artist to the depiction of beauty in painting. When Kluge returned to China, he practiced his profession of architecture for a time. But when his friends persuaded him to exhibit his paintings, the exhibitions were so successful and aroused such enthusiasm that Kluge felt that painting, his first love, could afford him a livelihood.   In mid-1946 he accepted an architectural post in Hong Kong and continued to paint in his spare time. In March, 1950, amid rumors that the Chinese Communists might invade Hong Kong, Constantin Kluge left Asia for good and returned to his beloved Paris, Already a mature and successful painter by the time he reached Paris, it is not surprising that he won an award and considerable attention at the Paris Salon in 1951. Since that time he has been a frequent exhibitor in the Salon shows, which have proved to be his gateways to ever increasing public attention, Kluge is a member of the Soci6te' des Artistes Francais, and his works have won prizes at their Salon. In 1961 he was awarded the M6daille d'Argent as well as the special Raymond Perreau prize given by the Taylor Foundation at  the Salon.   In 1962 he received the coveted Gold Medal of the Salon. In 1990, Kluge earned one of the most prestigious non-military awards bestowed by the French government: he was named a Chevalier de la Ugion d'Honneur by the French Ministry of Culture. In 1991, Kluge was awarded the Grand Medal of the City of Senlis. Completely captivated by the many moods of Paris, Kluge has become absorbed in painting this beautiful city   French art critics have declared that Constantin Kluge is a painter of poetic realism. Kluge paints without affectation, in a frank and straightforward style. His firm drawing and well-constructed forms are bathed in an atmosphere of subtle colors.   Payment Instructions: Payment arrangements are expected within 3 days of the items close. We accept Pay Pal, Personal Check (7 business days to clear), and Money Orders. We offer a 7-day money back guarantee. (excluding shipping cost.) Optional Insurance Available. Please email questions to: bacapra@hotmail.com PayPal—eBay's service to make fast, easy, and secure payments for your eBay purchases! Please Visit Our Other Auctions! Place a Bid!