Dear Mark

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This undated oil painting appears to be by the Haitian artist called Jacques Engerrand - Gourgue (1930 -1996). This is a nautical scene of a man in his sailboat, and it is signed “JE Gourgue” on the lower right edge. Sight 24”h x 12”w. It is housed in a frame and appears to be in good condition overall.

This artist is one of Haiti's most celebrated and renowned painters of the 20th century. At age 17 Gourgue was encouraged by Hector Hyppolite to join Port-au-Prince's Centre d'Art. In 1948, the Museum of Modern Art exhibited his work called "The Magic Table" which is now part of their permanent collection.

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Best regards,

Karine