Lot #2: "The Breton Procession" (1944) by Josef Pierre Nuyttens

"The Breton Procession" (1944) by Josef Pierre Nuyttens Featured Work: "The Breton Procession" (1944) by Josef Pierre Nuyttens We are pleased to present an exceptional, exhibition-scaled original work by the internationally listed Belgian-American master Josef Pierre Nuyttens (1885–1960). Painted in 1944, this striking piece beautifully captures the cultural heritage and coastal atmosphere of Brittany, France. Artist: Josef Pierre Nuyttens (Belgian/American, 1885–1960) Title/Subject: "The Breton Procession" (Depicting traditional Breton figures & sailing vessels in Finistère/Plougastel) Date: 1944 (Signed and dated by the artist, lower right) Medium: Original Gouache and Watercolor on fine artist paper Dimensions: 34.25" x 30.5" Condition: Excellent vintage condition; vibrant pigments with minimal aging, housed in a premium period-style carved wood frame. About the Artist Born in Antwerp, Belgium, Josef Pierre Nuyttens trained at the prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris before immigrating to the United States. Renowned globally for his technical precision and evocative cultural scenes, his works are preserved in premier public institutions, including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery. This specific piece is a rare example of his mid-century European regionalist collection, highly prized for its large scale, complex multi-figure composition, and historical costume accuracy.                   Pickup category timeslot {A}