Serge Belloni (1925–2005) The Quays Of Paris île Saint-louis, And The Bouquinistes Oil On Wood

Serge Belloni (1925–2005) – The Quays of Paris, Île Saint-Louis, and the Bouquinistes Oil on wood, circa 1980

Description:

Serge Belloni, known as "The Painter of Paris," devoted his artistic life to capturing the timeless essence of Paris and Venice. Rain or shine, he immortalized the ever-changing faces of the City of Light and the City of Doges.

This striking painting transports us to Paris, offering a magnificent view of the quays, Île Saint-Louis, and the iconic bouquinistes. Belloni particularly loved spending autumn and early winter in Paris, when the bare trees revealed the city’s authentic architecture and soul. The rest of the year, he sought Venice’s unique light.

Details:

Technique: Oil on wood, signed lower left.

Provenance: Bears the stamp of Galerie BERNHEIM-Jeune on the reverse, from the exhibition held around 1980.

Dimensions:

Unframed: Height 11⅞ inches (30 cm), Length 15¾ inches (40 cm)

Framed: Height 19⅝ inches (50 cm), Length 24 inches (61 cm)

Condition: In fine original condition.

Biography:

Born in Italy in 1925, Serge Belloni settled in Paris in 1933. He studied at the École supérieure des Beaux-Arts and held his first exhibition at the age of 21. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to painting, working every day, in all weather, to capture the essence of Paris.

His travels to Holland allowed him to master the techniques of the Flemish masters, which he perfected throughout his career. His works are present in prestigious collections around the world, from Paris to New York, via Milan and Moscow.

Distinctions:

First Prize in Painting at Versailles (1949)

Marie Bashkirtseff Prize (1952)

Silver Medal and Vermilion Medal of the City of Paris (1980)

Collections:

Musée Carnavalet, Paris

Musée CA’ Pesaro, Venice