(French, 1886-1962)

Crepuscule, Anemiter, vallee de l'Ounila, Grand Atlas, signature incised in wet paint lower left "J. Majorelle", inscribed verso, old labels verso with title and numbered "24", oil on hardboard, 18-1/2 x 24 in.; original painted wood frame, 23-3/4 x 29-1/4 in.

Brunk Auctions would like to thank Amelie Marcilhac and the Cabinet Marcilhac for confirming the authenticity of this painting. This lot is accompanied by the Certificate of Authenticity.

*This painting was sent to be vetted by the experts, Cabinet Marcilhac in France. It was given a certificate of authenticity and is currently making its way through US Customs and not yet in our possession. The successful bidder for this lot is not required to pay for the painting until it is back in the possession of Brunk Auctions.

Provenance: Collection of the Artist, Marrakech; Acquired by his friend, student, and fellow artist, Charles Holbing (studio in Marrakech and a drawing teacher at the Lycee Ibn Abbad), whose widow sold the painting for $400 (for funds to travel back to France) to Ernest Milford and Edith Louise Morgan, North Carolina/North Africa, circa 1950s-1973; By descent in family

Note: For more information on the artist see: Felix Marcilhac, La vie et l'œuvre de Jacques Majorelle (1886-1962), Paris, 1988

slightly convex, surface dirt; frame with abrasions