Lot 387

Paul Maze 1953 oil pastel The Coronation

Estimate: $1,800 - $2,400

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Maze, Paul Lucien (French/English, 1887-1979), The Coronation, 1953, oil pastel on paper, 9 x 15.25 inches, signed lower right, Provenance: Browse and Darby, London, 1993, framed with French mats and French gold gilded frame measuring 16 x 22 inches, Maze befriended Winston Churchill while both were in the Royal Scots Greys and the two remained lifelong friends. Churchill, himself an artist with more than 500 works to his credit, accounts Maze and John Singer Sargent amongst his artistic influences. Churchill also wrote the foreword to Maze's 1934 book, "A Frenchman in Khaki" which recounted much of their war service. Maze retired from the army in 1945 and painted well into his 70s.

Condition

in seemingly good condition unexamined outside of the frame. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .

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