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Jean E. Nerfin was born in Switzerland in 1922. After serving in the military during WWII, Nerfin worked in London and Paris. It was here that he was able to absorb the sophisticated art scene of the 1940s. In 1951, he opened his own commercial design firm in New York where he associated with other famous artists like Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.
Read Full Artist BiographyJean Nerfin (1922-2018) Lighthouse with sailboats in a harbor Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Nerfin
John Moran AuctioneersJean E. Nerfin (Swiss, 1922-2018) Mid-Century Modernist oil on canvas depicting a French cityscape, signed and dated to lower right, circa 1958, housed in a giltwood floater frame. Image: 20" H x 28" W; frame: 21.25" H x 29.25" W.
Auctions at ShowplaceJean Nerfin (Canada, born 1922). Subject matter features jockeys in conversation. Painted in the manner of Bernard Buffet. Artwork executed in oil medium on canvas. Signed lower right. SHIPPING MIDDLEMANBROKERS INC. WILL NOT SHIP. We will refer third party shippers for local and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at MMBAUCTION.COM.
MiddleManBrokersJean Nerfin (Canadian, born 1922). Original oil painting on canvas. A Paris landscape with canal, ships, and bridge in the Mid Century Modern Paris School style popularized by Bernard Buffet. Artist signed lower right, dated 62. Good condition with mild surface wear. Wear to frame. Measures approximately 22 in. x 30 in. (work), 23 in. x 31 in. (framed). Hill Auction Gallery will not ship. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Hill Auction GalleryJean Nerfin (Canada b.1922) Post-impressionistic oil painting on canvas. Artwork depicts thick layered impasto style landscape. Signed in upper right. Canvas measures 24 in. x 36 in. Frame measures 33 1/2 in. x 45 1/2 in. Good condition, having normal storage wear to edges. Hill Auction Gallery will not ship. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Hill Auction GalleryJean Nerfin (Canada b.1922) Post-impressionistic oil painting on canvas. Artwork depicts impasto style landscape of a lake and stream. Signed in lower right. Canvas measures 18 in. x 24 in. Frame measures 24 3/8 in. x 30 in. Good condition, having normal storage wear to edges. Hill Auction Gallery will not ship. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Hill Auction GalleryJean E. Nerfin (1922- , Swiss). "Bouquet". Oil on canvas. Signed middle left. Signed, titled and dated 1968 on reverse. 24" x 20".
Empire AuctionsJean E. Nerfin (1922 -, Swiss). AlcoholCollage on canvas. Signed and dated 1977 lower right. Approx. 24" x 18". Unframed.
Empire AuctionsJean E. Nerfin (b.1922, Swiss): Quit smoking, collage on canvas. Signed and dated '77 lower left. 24" x 18".
Empire AuctionsJean E. Nerfin (1922 , Swiss). "Provence (France)". Oil on canvas Signed and dated '06 lower left. Titled on reverse. 16" x 20".
Empire AuctionsJean E. Nerfin (1922- , Swiss). "Paysage méditerranéen". Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Titled on reverse. Approx. 20" x 24".
Empire AuctionsJean E. Nerfin (1922 -, Swiss): "The Church New York". Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Signed, titled and dated 1968 on reverse. Approx. 30" x 24". Unframed.
Empire AuctionsJean E. Nerfin (1922- , Swiss): "Rolle, Switzerland", oil on canvas, sIgned and dated '96 lower left. Titled on reverse. (11" x 14").
Empire AuctionsJean E. Nerfin (1922- , Swiss): "Aubonne (Vaud)". Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. Titled on reverse. (18" x 24").
Empire AuctionsCanadian. Oil on Canvas. Signed lower right. Size: 61 x 23 in.
Sarasota Estate AuctionJean E. Nerfin (1922- , Swiss): "Le Jura (France)". Oil on canvas. Signed and dated '04 lower left. Titled on reverse. 16" x 20".
Empire AuctionsJean E. Nerfin (1922- , Swiss): "Aubonne (Vaud)". Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. Titled on reverse. 18" x 24".
Empire AuctionsJean Nerfin (1922-) Canadian. Original landscape oil painting on canvas. Artwork depicts a vibrantly colored beach scene with the sun setting in the background. Mystery artist signed lower right and housed in an ornate frame. Work window measures 29 1/2" x 39 1/2". Frame measures 36 1/2" x 46 1/4". Good overall condition having minor wear to frame consistent with age. Hill Auction Gallery will not ship. Will refer to a local third party shipper.
Hill Auction GalleryJean Nerfin (1922-) Canadian. Original street scene oil painting on canvas. Artwork depicts a wintry snow covered city setting with houses, vendors and pedestrians. Mystery artist signed lower right and housed in an ornate frame. Work window measures 17 1/2" x 23 1/2". Frame measures 25 1/4" x 31". Good overall condition having minor wear to frame consistent with age. In house Hill Auction Gallery continental US shipping $100 plus insurance.
Hill Auction GalleryJean Nerfin (1922-) Canadian. Original street scene oil painting on canvas. Artwork depicts a busy city street scene with pedestrians, cars and buildings surrounding.. Mystery artist signed lower left and housed in an ornate frame. Work window measures 17 1/2" x 23 3/4". Frame measures 24 3/4" x 30 3/4". Good to fair overall condition having minor wear to frame consistent with age as well as a 4" part of the frame is broken. In house Hill Auction Gallery continental US shipping $100 plus insurance.
Hill Auction GalleryJean Nerfin (1922-) Canadian. Original abstract impressionist landscape oil painting on canvas. Artwork depicts a rural landscape setting with fields of vibrant flowers and trees. Artist signed upper left and housed in an ornate frame. Work window measures 10 1/2" x 13 3/4". Frame measures 16 1/2" x 19 1/2". Good overall condition having minor wear to frame consistent with age. In house Hill Auction Gallery continental US shipping $100 plus insurance.
Hill Auction GalleryJean Nerfin (1922-) Canadian. Original abstract impressionist landscape oil painting on canvas. Artwork depicts a rural village in the background with fields of flowers and trees. Artist signed upper left and housed in an ornate frame. Work window measures 13 3/4" x 10 1/2". Frame measures 19 1/2" x 16 1/2". Good overall condition having minor wear to frame consistent with age. In house Hill Auction Gallery continental US shipping $100 plus insurance.
Hill Auction GalleryJean Nerfin (1922-) Canadian. Original abstract impressionist landscape oil painting on canvas. Artwork depicts a rural village with fields of flowers and trees surrounding. Artist signed lower right and housed in an ornate frame. Work window measures 10 1/2" x 13 3/4". Frame measures 16 1/2" x 19 1/2". Good overall condition having minor wear to frame consistent with age. In house Hill Auction Gallery continental US shipping $100 plus insurance.
Hill Auction GalleryJean E. Nerfin (1922- , Swiss) “Paris 1983" Oil on canvas Signed upper right. Signed, titled and dated 1983 on reverse. Approx. 16" x 20".
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