Lot 141: Willy James (1920-2004)

Willy James (1920-2004)
Paris, La marchande de fleurs
signed 'W.James' (lower right), signed again and inscribed 'Willy James/Paris, la marchande de fleurs' (on the backboard)
pastel on paper
18 x 24in. (47.5 x 62.3cm.)

Museé du Petit Palais, Geneva
Private collection

Willy James was a Swiss-born painter, whose scenes of Parisian street life capture the city's beauty and liveliness in a style reminiscent of L. S. Lowry. James was clearly inspired by the city: delight in his surroundings shines forth from his snow scenes of Montmartre and in his use of the bright hues of Paris springtime.
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The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by Mr. Ivo Bouwman.