Still Life With Bottles by Carmen Cervera

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A beautiful mid-century still life painting by Danish artist Carmen Lillian Cervera. An important artist of her time, she was neighbour and friend to Pablo Picasso (see bio). Oil on board, signed on verso. Presented in its original gold gilt frame which has been lightly restored, with new protective back and signature window. An exceptional painting.

Dimensions including frame:
Height: 55 cm
Width: 67 cm
All measurements are approximate.

CONDITION NOTE:
Vintage painting, good condition commensurate with age and use. Original frame has been lightly restored for hanging with protective back and window for signature. This original frame has been kept as it is the most perfect accompaniment to the painting and preserves its history. The frame has some historic wear, nicks and scratches. Please see all photos for details.

This product is a vintage item and will show some signs of cosmetic wear/patina. Please refer to photos for reference and if you have any queries regarding the condition of this product, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

ARTIST BIO
Carmen Lillian Cervera (1918-2002) was an important female artist and sculptor with an exceptionally strong commitment, deeply absorbed by the art of both others and oneself. As a person, she was self-defeating and at the same time lived so irregularly that her health was directly threatened for several periods. Born in Denmark in 1918 to a Spanish father and Danish mother. She was educated at the Royal Art Academy in 1938 and pupil of Sculptor Einar Utzon Frank and painter Elof Risebye. In 1942, she married the Danish artist, Ernst Rasmussen (1912-1964) Together they moved to France shortly after world war 2 and purchased a house, where they lived in Vallauris and became friends and neighbours to Pablo Picasso. Picasso painted a portrait of Carmen's daughter (Pia) while living there.

In 1950, Carmen Cervera took longer study tours to Spain where she painted in the villages, Santander and Zamora. She also resided in Italy for a while. Carmen Cervera is best known for her bold landscapes, her style reflects the peculiarly Danish form of modernism, initially based on the sombre everyday-realism of around 1930s. She debuted at the Royal Charlottenborg exhibition in 1944 and participated in the artists fall exhibitions in Copenhagen from the period 1947-1961. She also had several solo shows in France and Spain.

Carmen Cervera was a member of the Danish Women's Artist Association and received the prestigious Hiemstierne-Rosencrone award in 1944. Sadly, her mental health slowed down her production and her works are very scarce. During her later years she worked in isolation and did paintings and sculptures for friends and family only. in 1964, her husband, Ernst Rasmussen was found dead in his other Southern France home in Bargemon at the age of 52. Cause of death was ruled as accidental.

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