Lionel St. Eloi Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1950 -

St. Eloi was born in 1950 in Port-au-Prince. He is a product of the art movement known as "Poto-Mitan" where he painted, played music and danced. He is one of the more eccentric and interesting Haitian artists. His paintings are always unique and sometimes monumental and his sculptures, usually tin or aluminum with brass trimming and perhaps incorporating beads, glass and mirrors, are phantasmagorical. They are usually religious representations, either Vodun or Christian. He also has been known to make Vodou flags and still plays in a musical combo. He lives in a small but tall house on top of a hill on the Rue Lionel St. Eloi in Kafou Fey. His paintings are scarce these days.

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      • Lionel St. Eloi Haitian Childbirth Ceremony, Self Taught, Folk, Outsider Art Painting
        Jul. 15, 2017

        Lionel St. Eloi Haitian Childbirth Ceremony, Self Taught, Folk, Outsider Art Painting

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Lionel St. Eloi (Haitian/Port-au-Prince, b.1950), Childbirth Ceremony, circa 1980's, Oil on masonite, 48" x 22" framed 53 3/4" x 26 1/2", Hand painted House of Heydenryk frame. Lot Essay: St. Eloi was introduced to Le Centre d'Art in 1972. Renown as a sculptor who woks in mixed media and with many metals, St Eloi has produced a select yet significant series of paintings.

        ZQ Art & Auction
      • Lionel St. Eloi (Haitian/Port-au-Prince, b.1950) Christ on Cross, c.1980's
        Dec. 10, 2016

        Lionel St. Eloi (Haitian/Port-au-Prince, b.1950) Christ on Cross, c.1980's

        Est: $500 - $700

        Lionel St. Eloi (Haitian/Port-au-Prince, b.1950) Christ on Cross, c.1980's Sculpted metal and aluminum, recycled materials, 16" x 14" x 6" Provenance Leon and Evelyn Chalom Collection

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      • Lionel St Eloi, Serpent Figural Wall Sculpture of “Aydia Weddo” of Aluminum, Glass, and Mirrors
        Oct. 22, 2016

        Lionel St Eloi, Serpent Figural Wall Sculpture of “Aydia Weddo” of Aluminum, Glass, and Mirrors

        Est: $10 - $10,000

        This is a Vintage Listed Artist, Lionel St Eloi, Serpent Figural Wall Sculpture of “Aydia Weddo” made of Aluminum, Glass, and Mirrors. This piece measures a little over 7 feet long. There is one piece of mirror that is loose and needs to be adjusted. This wonderful piece comes from the Rhodes-Nadler Collection, and this is the first opportunity that several of the pieces from this collection are being offered for sale to the public. St. Eloi was born in 1950 in Port-au-Prince. He is a product of the art movement known as "Poto-Mitan" where he painted, played music and danced. He is one of the more eccentric and interesting Haitian artists. His paintings are always unique and sometimes monumental and his sculptures, usually tin or aluminum with brass trimming and perhaps incorporating beads, glass and mirrors, are phantasmagorical. They are usually religious representations, either Vodun or Christian. He also has been known to make Vodou flags and still plays in a musical combo. He lives in a small but tall house on top of a hill on the Rue Lionel St. Eloi in Kafou Fey. His paintings are scarce these days. The Fon people of Benin believe the rainbow snake Ayida-Weddo, created to serve Nana Buluku, held up the heavens. The creature had a twin personality as the red part of the rainbow was male, while the blue part was female. She is portrayed as a narrow green snake. Like Dambala, she lives in the sky as well as in all the trees, springs, pools, and rivers. In some West African mythology, Mawu the creator sent down Adanhu andYewa from the sky with the rainbow serpent Ayida-Weddo. Please view the photos, or in person carefully to determine the age, condition, and quality of this lot. Please Note: All items are sold As-is, Where-is, with no warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied. We DO NOT offer Refunds, Returns or Exchanges. All sales are Final. We want you to be happy with your purchases, so please preview the items carefully before bidding. We do our best to describe items, but it is your responsibility to determine accuracy, authenticity, condition, age, quality, etc. If you are not certain about an item, please do not Bid without satisfying your concerns beforehand.

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      • O/B 'Voodoo Picnic' by Lionel St. Eloi
        Aug. 10, 2013

        O/B 'Voodoo Picnic' by Lionel St. Eloi

        Est: $300 - $350

        Medium: Oil Support: Board Artist: Lionel St. Eloi Artist Dates: 1950 - Country of Origin: Haiti Title & Description: The painting depicts a fantasy-like ceremony practice before a meal, surrounded by flowers and heaven-like imagery with an elderly woman releasing powers to answer prayers of a woman, while other villagers worship behind her. Signature: Lionel St. Eloi Date of Work: 20th Century Frame: Original Work Size: 29.5" W x 27.5" H Frame Size: 30.5" W x 28.5" H x1.5" D Weight: 5lb Provenance: GRAHAM GALLERY, NYC to CT estate Condition: Minor discoloration. Artist Biography: Born 1950 in Port-au-Prince. St. Eloi began painting in1972, at which time he joined the Centre d'Art. In the 1990's he shifted his attention to sculpture, composed of aluminum pans and other found materials. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Mus?e d'Art Haitien, Ramapo College (NJ) and the New Orleans Museum of Art.This Port-au-Prince native, son of a mason and a seamstress, is an artist of exceptional clevemess. A painter of voodoo ceremonies, he lives in a multi-story, castle-like house with a winding staircase on a hill in the capital- a building as fantastic as the visions he creates on canvas. Saint Eloi is also a sculptor, making whimsical angels out of metal, mirrors, colanders, chains, window screens and other found materials. He had an exhibition of his sculptures at the Foundation Mona Bismarck in February, 1996 Meta: painting, art

        Louis J. Dianni, LLC
      • O/B 'Adam & Eve' by Lionel St. Eloi
        Aug. 10, 2013

        O/B 'Adam & Eve' by Lionel St. Eloi

        Est: $400 - $500

        Medium: Oil Support: Base Artist: Lionel St. Eloi Artist Dates: 1950 - Country of Origin: Haiti Title & Description: The painting "Adam and Eve" depicts a fantasy-like portrayal of eve accepting the apple from the forbidden tree. The first human sins under God's eyes. Signature: Lionel St. eloi Date of Work: 20th Century Frame: Original Work Size: 48" W x 27.5" H Frame Size: 50" W x 29.5" H x 1.5" D Weight: 8.8lb Provenance: GRAHAM GALLERY, NYC to CT estate Condition: No restorations. Artist Biography: Born 1950 in Port-au-Prince. St. Eloi began painting in1972, at which time he joined the Centre d'Art. In the 1990's he shifted his attention to sculpture, composed of aluminum pans and other found materials. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Mus?e d'Art Haitien, Ramapo College (NJ) and the New Orleans Museum of Art.This Port-au-Prince native, son of a mason and a seamstress, is an artist of exceptional clevemess. A painter of voodoo ceremonies, he lives in a multi-story, castle-like house with a winding staircase on a hill in the capital- a building as fantastic as the visions he creates on canvas. Saint Eloi is also a sculptor, making whimsical angels out of metal, mirrors, colanders, chains, window screens and other found materials. He had an exhibition of his sculptures at the Foundation Mona Bismarck in February, 1996 Meta: painting, art

        Louis J. Dianni, LLC
      • O/B 'Man and Wife' by Lionel St. Eloi
        Aug. 10, 2013

        O/B 'Man and Wife' by Lionel St. Eloi

        Est: $300 - $500

        Medium: Oil Support: Board Artist: Lionel St. Eloi Artist Dates: 1950 - Country of Origin: Haiti Title & Description: The painting depicts a man crying over his wife practicing a ritual ceremony. The painting assimilates women power over man surrounded by floral details in blended blue, green, and white paint. In the painting, the woman is holding a knife, while the man has a horse body.Signature: Lionel St. Eloi Date of Work: 20th Century Frame: Original Work Size: 22.5" W x 47" H Frame Size: 25.5" W x 50" H x .7" D Weight: 7.8lb Provenance: GRAHAM GALLERY, NYC to CT estate Condition: No restorations. Artist Biography: Born 1950 in Port-au-Prince. St. Eloi began painting in1972, at which time he joined the Centre d'Art. In the 1990's he shifted his attention to sculpture, composed of aluminum pans and other found materials. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Mus?e d'Art Haitien, Ramapo College (NJ) and the New Orleans Museum of Art.This Port-au-Prince native, son of a mason and a seamstress, is an artist of exceptional clevemess. A painter of voodoo ceremonies, he lives in a multi-story, castle-like house with a winding staircase on a hill in the capital- a building as fantastic as the visions he creates on canvas. Saint Eloi is also a sculptor, making whimsical angels out of metal, mirrors, colanders, chains, window screens and other found materials. He had an exhibition of his sculptures at the Foundation Mona Bismarck in February, 1996 Meta: painting, art

        Louis J. Dianni, LLC
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