Bidspirit auction | Yolande Ardissone, French 1927, Still

Yolande Ardissone, French 1927, Still Life of Flowers in Vase, Oil on Canvas - Yolande Ardissone French, 1927 Still Life of Flowers in Vase Oil on Canvas Signed l.l. Provenance: Descent through Park Ave., New York, N.Y. estate Butterscotch Auction Gallery, 3/26/2023, lot 271 Sight: 25 x 20 1/2 in. (63.5 x 52.1 cm.), Frame: 34 1/2 x 30 1/4 in. (87.6 x 76.8 cm.) Born in Normandy toa Ukrainian mother and an Italian father, Yolande Ardissone left home at age seventeen to study in Paris at the Ecole des Art Appliques and also at the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere. Two years later she studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and worked in the Atelier of Unterstellar. Following her Parisian study she traveled extensively, visiting Italy, Spain, Algeria, Holland, Indonesia, Egypt, Haiti, China Thailand, Russia and other countries. Although her travels have taken her to countries around the globe, her primary influence was Brittany, France. The bright colors of her cheerful canvasses show influence from Renoir, Gauguin and particularly Van Gogh. Some of her paintings seem to have been directly influenced from works by Monet. Her paintings are characteristically decorative with a lively, colorful palette. Her landscapes are owned by several museums and private collections. The Ville de Paris awarded her the Silver Medal for her achievements. Condition: Unlined. U.V. inspection revealed minimal scattered retouch. Very minor losses to impasto. Some yellowing of varnish. Light surface wear. Light wear to frame and some minor flaking to gilding. Otherwise, painting is in overall good condition. Retains an old Butterscotch Auctions label.  Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.  PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.