{"product_id":"original-mid-century-french-floral-oil-painting-by-vernon-bonfort-heavy-impasto-still-life-c-1960s","title":"Original Mid-Century French Floral Oil Painting by Vernon Bonfort – Heavy Impasto Still Life, c. 1960s","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBring authentic 20th-century European charm into your space with this captivating \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eoriginal mid-century modernist floral still life\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Painted by the listed French artist \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eVernon Bonfort\u003c\/span\u003e (b. 1934), this striking oil painting features a vibrant bouquet of white daisies and rich autumnal flowers arranged in a minimalist black cylindrical vase. Set against a deep, moody olive-green background, the composition perfectly balances rustic warmth with vintage sophistication.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eExecuted with a masterful palette-knife technique, the artwork features thick, highly textured \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eimpasto\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e layers. Bonfort’s signature style shines through the bold, expressive strokes and a complex color palette that seamlessly blends warm ochres, deep terracottas, and striking pops of cream and cerulean blue. It is a textbook example of mid-century French Post-Impressionism that adds incredible dimension and tactile visual interest to any wall.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The thick impasto layers remain stable with wonderful depth and color retention. The original stretched canvas backing shows standard age-appropriate toning. Whether styled as a striking standalone focal point or integrated into an eclectic gallery wall, this authentic French vintage painting grounds a room with texture and history. It is an ideal statement piece for modern, transitional, Hollywood Regency, or curated European cottage interiors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-os-fs=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-os-fs=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-os-fs=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eVernon Bonfort - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eorn in Marseille, France, \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eRobert Vernet-Bonfort (1934–2017)\u003c\/span\u003e lost his hearing during early childhood due to illness. He leaned heavily into the visual arts as a way to communicate and express his inner world, describing his colorful artwork as a refuge from a silent universe. He is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003erecognized as a member of the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Modern School of Marseille\"\u003c\/span\u003e (a sub-movement of Provençal school painting). His art combines classical techniques with stylized realism, subtle neo-expressionism, and occasional surrealist configurations. He favored the striking, rich, and contrasting color spectrums commonly found throughout the coastlines and landscapes of Southern France and Spain.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-os-fs=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-os-fs=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiOvY_506eXAxU65ckDHZSqMEwQ-7AUeggIAggBCAsQAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgLEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgLEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTitle:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"Fleurs\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (French for \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFlowers\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), indicating it is a floral still life.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgLEAM\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eArtist Signature:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"Vernet Bonfort\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, written in his characteristic bold, stylized script.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgLEAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDate:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"63\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, signifying the piece was completed in \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e1963\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgLEAU\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eInventory Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" 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