Vintage Pair George De Vertury And Helen Gouache Art Deco Saucy Paintings

A distinguished pair of Art Deco gouache paintings by the collaborative French artists George De Vertury and Helen Gouache, circa 1940. De Vertury, born in 1894 and appointed official painter of the merchant marines in 1924, was renowned for his audacious and provocative compositions executed in gouache with hand-applied colour. These original works exemplify the bold aesthetic sensibilities of the period, showcasing the artistic partnership between these two accomplished creators.