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Artists

  • R. U. RINALDI (XXe siècle)

    R.U. Rinaldi, active in the 20th century, is an Italian artist known for his landscape and maritime scene paintings. His works have frequently appeared at auctions, mainly in the Painting category.

    These paintings showcase his talent for capturing the beauty of coastal landscapes and everyday life scenes. Rinaldi also employed the impasto technique, creating relief works that add a tactile dimension to his paintings.

    An example of this approach is his painting Still Life Tableau Flowers in Porcelain Vase Poppies and Nasturtiums, created in the 1920s.

  • Charles Paul Octavie SEAILLES (1855-1944)

    Octavie Charles Paul Séailles (1855–1944) was a French painter and engraver. Séailles was known for his la portrait work, often executed in pencil or charcoal.

    Born Marie Virginie Octavie Paul in Douai, she adopted "Charles Paul" in her signature to honor her father. She studied under Philippe Parrot and Eugène Carrière, and was influenced by Jean-Jacques Henner. Séailles was recognized for her portraits, executed in pencil or charcoal, and became a member of the Salon d'Automne in 1905.

    She exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants the same year. Her works are held in public collections, including the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille and the Musée Départemental de l'École de Barbizon.

  • Casimir RAYMOND (1870-1965)

    Casimir Raymond (1870–1965) was a distinguished French painter celebrated for his landscapes, urban scenes, and still lifes. Born in Marseille, he was the son of a shipowner and a mother from a family of artists. His early exposure to the maritime environment of Marseille profoundly influenced his artistic vision.

    Raymond studied under prominent artists Dominique Antoine Magaud and Marius Pauzat, who were instrumental in shaping his artistic style. He began exhibiting his works at the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris in 1897 and became a member in 1905. His dedication to his craft and his connection to the artistic community in Paris were pivotal in his development as an artist.

    Raymond's oeuvre is characterized by a keen observation of his surroundings and a meticulous attention to detail. His landscapes often depict the rugged coastlines and bustling ports of Marseille, capturing the dynamic interplay between land, sea, and sky. His urban scenes offer a glimpse into the daily life of the city, reflecting its vibrancy and diversity.

  • Costanzo Waldemaro Figlinesi (1912-1991)

    Costanzo Waldemaro Figlinesi was an Italian painter renowned for his Impressionist works. Born in Florence, Figlinesi developed an early passion for drawing, which led him to participate in exhibitions as a young man. In 1931, his still life painting earned a prize at an exhibition in Siena.

    During World War II, Figlinesi served as a soldier and was captured by the Germans, but he was allowed some artistic freedom and painted portraits of high-ranking officers, such as General Heinkel and Field Marshal Rommel, while in captivity. After escaping, he lived in hiding until the war ended.

    Following the war, he spent time in Marseille and Paris, eventually returning to France where his style evolved towards Impressionism. His works gained recognition in exhibitions in Cannes and Toulon, and in 1987, he celebrated fifty years of his artistic career with an exhibition in Marseille.

  • Charles Paul Octavie SEAILLES (1855-1944)

    Octavie Charles Paul Séailles (1855–1944) was a French painter and engraver. Séailles was known for his la portrait work, often executed in pencil or charcoal.

    Born Marie Virginie Octavie Paul in Douai, she adopted "Charles Paul" in her signature to honor her father. She studied under Philippe Parrot and Eugène Carrière, and was influenced by Jean-Jacques Henner. Séailles was recognized for her portraits, executed in pencil or charcoal, and became a member of the Salon d'Automne in 1905.

    She exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants the same year. Her works are held in public collections, including the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille and the Musée Départemental de l'École de Barbizon.

  • Casimir RAYMOND (1870-1965)

    Casimir Raymond (1870–1965) was a distinguished French painter celebrated for his landscapes, urban scenes, and still lifes. Born in Marseille, he was the son of a shipowner and a mother from a family of artists. His early exposure to the maritime environment of Marseille profoundly influenced his artistic vision.

    Raymond studied under prominent artists Dominique Antoine Magaud and Marius Pauzat, who were instrumental in shaping his artistic style. He began exhibiting his works at the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris in 1897 and became a member in 1905. His dedication to his craft and his connection to the artistic community in Paris were pivotal in his development as an artist.

    Raymond's oeuvre is characterized by a keen observation of his surroundings and a meticulous attention to detail. His landscapes often depict the rugged coastlines and bustling ports of Marseille, capturing the dynamic interplay between land, sea, and sky. His urban scenes offer a glimpse into the daily life of the city, reflecting its vibrancy and diversity.