This is a superb original signed pastel on paper by internationally acclaimed Impressionist artist PAUL LUCIEN MAZE (1887 - 1979), circa 1950's.  

Born in Le Havre, France, Maze was surrounded early in his life by a coterie of artists such as Braque, Pissarro, and Raoul Dufy. Maze befriended several artists who directly influenced his oeuvre, including André Derain and Édouard Vuillard (who persuaded Maze to try pastels, which became his favorite medium because of the great color range and directness of application to the paper). Maze painted oil and watercolor, but he is perhaps best known for his masterful works in pastel. A veteran of both World Wars and an "international citizen" Maze traveled extensively, but he finally settled in Sussex, England, which quickly became one of his favorite landscape subjects. Maze also painted maritime scenes of the Normandy Coast and cityscapes of New York, which he visited in 1952 on the occasion of his one-person exhibition at the gallery of Wildenstein & Co. In 1953 he was named the official painter of Elizabeth II's coronation.

This rare original floral still life pastel is signed by the artist on the front lower right "Paul Maze". It measures 10 ½" x 14 ½" (sheet), and is matted and framed for a total size of 17 ½" x 22" (there is considerable wear to the mat and frame). It is in good condition aside from toning on the verso. Authenticity is GUARANTEED. A pastel drawing by Paul Maze sold at auction for $29,010. (Christie's, London, 05/27/2010). Gallery retail prices are always much higher. Shipping is $65.00 within the US only, please email for international shipping rates. Please view my other listings for additional museum quality fine art and collectibles.

• PayPal