287 - RAYMOND QUIBEL (1883–1978)

RAYMOND QUIBEL (1883–1978) “Two Caravels Downwind,” 1938, a work possibly created as part of a major, comprehensive decorative project Large decorative panel. Oil on Isorel. Presented in its period frame with a stepped molding and ivory lacquer finish. Signed and dated R. QUIBEL 1938, lower right. Dimensions (artwork only): 188 x 129 cm. With frame: 208 x 148 cm. Note: A copy of a photograph of this work taken in the last interior decoration project in which it was installed will be provided to the purchaser. Born in Rouen on December 4, 1883, Raymond Quibel, after receiving a solid education, became a painter and interior designer whose works were widely reproduced in specialized magazines during the interwar period. In addition to his commissions, he participated in numerous art exhibitions, including those of the École Française in 1912 and 1913, those of the Société des artistes rouennais beginning in 1913, the Société nationale des beaux-arts beginning in 1922, and those of the Artistes décorateurs from 1927 to 1931. The artist also participated in the major artistic events of his time; such as the Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris in 1925, for which he was awarded the Grand Prix. The renowned Galerie Georges Petit held solo exhibitions of his work in 1918, 1920, 1923, and 1928; the Galerie Legrip did the same in 1937. His work was selected, alongside that of Dunand, Leleu, Follot, Subes, and others, for the famous ocean liner Normandie, which entered service in 1935. In 1950, he was admitted to the Rouen Academy of Sciences, Literature, and Arts. He passed away on February 18, 1978, in Bois-Guillaume, very close to his hometown.