POULET Raymond
Raymond Poulet, French painter and lithographer born in 1934, colorist of musical still lifes, trades of yesteryear, and Provence. Numerous original lithographs, including Les Quatre Saisons.
Raymond Poulet, Colorist and Great Traveler
Raymond Poulet, born in Paris in 1934, is a French painter and lithographer, a great traveler and generous colorist. His still lifes with musical instruments, his depictions of old trades, his landscapes of Provence, and his views of San Francisco create a warm universe, with stylized forms and vibrant colors.
Musical Instruments, Provence, and San Francisco
Coming from a modest family, Raymond Poulet studied at the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris from 1952 to 1954. He exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants, the Salon d'Automne, and the Salon des Artistes Français, of which he became a member. Since the 1950s, he has continuously painted and reinvented himself, inspired by his travels to the United States, Mexico, and Asia. His works have been presented on four continents. A prolific lithographer, he created numerous print suites, including the grand series "Les Quatre Saisons."
Raymond Poulet: Prices and Valuation of Works
Raymond Poulet is well-represented in lithography, with many signed and numbered proofs at accessible prices. The price depends on the nature of the work, the signature, the edition, the format, the subject, and the condition. As an indication, here are the generally observed ranges on the market, in galleries and public sales:
- Signed and numbered lithographs: approximately 50 to 500 €, depending on format and subject.
- Paintings: several thousand euros.
His musical still lifes, bouquets, Provence villages, and trade scenes are the most sought-after subjects. Large formats with vibrant colors are at the higher end of the range.
How Much is a Raymond Poulet Lithograph Worth?
His signed and numbered lithographs generally range from approximately 50 to 500 €. Larger formats and more colorful subjects are the most sought after.
Raymond Poulet at Galerie 125
The gallery presents above a very wide selection of original lithographs: the "Quatre Saisons" suite from 1980, offered complete in twelve plates or individually, trades such as "Le Luthier," "Le Boulanger," "Le Maréchal-ferrant," "La Fileuse," or "Le Berger," scenes from Provence like "Haute Provence," "Village de Provence," or "Les Vignes," musical still lifes like "Violon au bouquet blanc," "Bouquet à la mandoline," or "L'Orchestre," as well as "Régate de San Francisco," "Bouquet au Golden Gate," "Femme aux colombes," or "Le Lithographe dans l'atelier." Each print is delivered quickly, with tracking, insurance, and a certificate. These works are also viewable by appointment in our art gallery near Metz, a few kilometers from Luxembourg, Germany, and Belgium. Other colorists to discover: Marcel Mouly, Frédéric Menguy, and Michel Jouenne.