Lot #5: Vintage Mid-Century Fine Art Print: "Young Girl with Flowers" by Guily Joffrin

Vintage Mid-Century Fine Art Print: "Young Girl with Flowers" by Guily Joffrin Up for auction is a beautiful, authentic mid-century vintage art print titled "Young Girl with Flowers" (Junges Mädchen mit Blumenstrausz) by celebrated French post-impressionist artist Guily Joffrin (1909–2006). Featuring a vibrant color palette of earthy ochres, striking oranges, and serene turquoise-blues, this piece perfectly embodies the highly collectible 1960s/1970s European interior design aesthetic. Key Features & Details • Artist: Guily Joffrin (Signed in the print matrix, bottom-left) • Title: "Young Girl with Flowers" • Origin: Vintage European publishing house export print (features the original bilingual German/English inventory label on the reverse) • Framing: Custom-framed behind glass by "The Frame Up" in a gorgeous, period-accurate distressed gilt and dark wood molding. • Dimensions: 21.5" x 27.5" (Total outer frame size) About the Artist: Guily Joffrin (French, 1909–2006) Guily Joffrin was an accomplished French painter and illustrator associated with the École de Paris (School of Paris). • Training: In 1928, she entered the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts de Paris, studying under the famous master Lucien Simon alongside highly regarded mid-century contemporaries like Fontanarosa, Humblot, and Rhoner. • Career: After initially working as an art professor, she transitioned fully to painting and illustrating in 1945. She became highly sought after for her expressive, sensitive portraits, intimate figure compositions, and vibrant floral still lifes. • Exhibitions & Accolades: Joffrin was an active and celebrated figure in the post-war French art scene, frequently exhibiting at major venues like the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d'Automne. Between 1944 and 1995, she held over 40 solo exhibitions globally, showcasing her work across Paris, Geneva, San Francisco, and Tokyo. Condition Report • Artwork & Frame: The front of the artwork is in excellent vintage condition. The colors remain bright and vibrant, and the glass and ornate frame are structurally sound with beautiful age-appropriate patina. • Backing: The original brown paper dust cover on the back is brittle and torn due to age (see photos), but it still retains both its original gallery framing sticker and the imported artist registration label. Collector's Note This is a high-quality mid-century mechanical reproduction/lithograph, not an original oil painting. It makes a stunning statement piece for collectors of Mid-Century Modern (MCM) decor, vintage European art, or retro gallery walls. Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Dimensions: 21.5" x 27.5" Pickup category timeslot {A}