ARRIGONI-NERI J.F (Jean François)
Born in Paris in 1937, an engraver trained at the École Estienne, Jean-François Arrigoni-Neri was one of the great advertising illustrators of his time before dedicating himself to painting. His original lithographs dedicated to sports can be discovered at Galerie 125.
Jean-François Arrigoni-Neri, Gesture and Color
Born in Paris in 1937, Jean-François Arrigoni-Neri entered the École Estienne at fourteen, graduating in 1955 with the Cortot engraving prize. After a decade as an engraver, notably at Draeger printing house, he worked for Parisian advertising studios and became a freelance illustrator in 1969. He is credited with campaigns for Hermès, Guerlain, and Citroën, posters for Roland-Garros and the Davis Cup, as well as illustrations for books published by Gallimard, Larousse, and Flammarion. He notably received the Grand Prix de l'illustration in Chamonix in 1986.
In the mid-1980s, he abandoned illustration to devote himself to painting. His style, sometimes realistic, in the vein of Norman Rockwell whom he cited as a reference, sometimes very lively and colorful, applies to portraits, seascapes, jazz, sports, and the Orient. His works are notably featured in the Museum of Decorative Arts, the National Gendarmerie Museum, and the Roland-Garros Tennis Museum.
Arrigoni-Neri's Works at Galerie 125
- Original Lithographs: large-format color prints (55 x 75 cm), showcasing the liveliness of his painterly and poster artist's touch.
- Golf: "Le Golfeur" captures the player's swing momentum.
- Tennis: "Le Joueur de Tennis" extends a theme he has long explored, from Roland-Garros and Davis Cup posters to illustrating Ilie Năstase's book "Tie-Break".
- An Engraver's Eye: trained in printmaking from adolescence, the artist knew printing techniques from the inside, an asset for the connoisseur of works on paper.
Valuation and Prices
On the market, Arrigoni-Neri's original paintings fetch significantly higher prices than his prints, which remain very accessible. At Galerie 125, his original lithographs generally range between €150 and €200, making them an excellent entry point for art and sports enthusiasts.
The lithographs presented above can be ordered online and are delivered to you with a certificate from Galerie 125, in secure packaging with tracking and insurance. Our complete selection of lithographs and engravings also awaits you.
Also to discover at Galerie 125: works by Mario Avati and Johnny Friedlaender, other masters of engraving.