Andre Chérivil Original Haitian Market Scene Painting on Board 20x24 Signed Mid Century Haitian Art Collectible

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Andre Chérivil Original Haitian Market Scene Painting on Board 20x24 Signed Mid Century Haitian Art Collectible

Identification & Description

This is an original signed painting by André Chérivil (Haitian, mid-20th century), one of the noted artists of the Haitian School known for his geometric, cubist-inspired figural compositions. Measuring 20.5" tall by 24.25" wide, this work is painted in vibrant oils on wooden panel, a medium commonly used by Chérivil and contemporaries due to availability in Haiti during the mid-20th century. Unlike more common smaller canvases, this medium–large panel size is rare and highly sought after in the collector and designer market.

The composition depicts a lively Haitian market scene, populated with figures dressed in bold colors of blue, orange, yellow, and green. Women are shown seated with baskets overflowing with fruits and produce, engaged in the rhythm of daily trade. Market imagery is central to Haitian identity, representing themes of community, self-sufficiency, and resilience. Paintings that capture this subject with such density of figures and balance of color are considered signature works of the Haitian modernist/naïve tradition.

Significance & Rarity

Size Rarity: At over 20 inches tall and 24 inches wide, this work is larger than the majority of Chérivil’s surviving paintings, which are often under 18 inches. The larger scale enhances its decorative and curatorial impact.

Medium Rarity: Painted on original panel/board, a practice that highlights resourcefulness in mid-century Haitian art. Board paintings survive well, making them especially valuable in the present day, yet examples this size are scarce.

Content Significance: Market scenes are considered the most iconic and desirable themes in Haitian painting, embodying national spirit and collective memory. Works with this density of figures and baskets are highly sought after by both private collectors and institutions.

Collector Demand: Original André Chérivil paintings rarely surface on the market in this size and quality. When they do, they are quickly acquired by art galleries, museums specializing in Caribbean art, and high-end collectors.

Certificate of Authenticity (COA-Style Statement)

This document certifies that the artwork described below is an authentic original painting:

Artist: André Chérivil (Haitian, 20th century)
Title/Subject: Market Scene with Figures and Produce
Medium: Oil on board (wooden panel)
Dimensions: 20.5" x 24.25" (framed)
Signature: Lower left, signed “André Chérivil”
Date: Mid-20th century
Provenance: Private collection, consistent with Haitian School works of the period
Attribution: Based on signature, stylistic analysis, and comparison with documented Chérivil works
Condition: Frame with normal age related wear. Painting with s couple of what appears to be raindrop marks in the lower mid center area. These are captured in the photos, not very noticeable, but worthy of mentioning.

This painting is considered a rare and highly desirable example of Chérivil’s output due to its medium–large format, panel construction, and vibrant market scene subject. Works of this caliber are sought after by collectors, galleries, museums, and interior designers for their cultural significance, visual strength, and rarity on the open market.

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