PAUL THANIS (BORN 1947) HAITIAN SCHOOL SUITE OF FOUR WOODEN PANELS WITH CURVED TOP PAINTED IN OIL ON BOTH SIDES Landscapes of earthly paradise. These panels are recto-verso because they were made for shutters. Dim of the panels : H.138,5 cm L. 62 cm Dim of the painted motif : H.121 cm L. 50,5 cm Only one panel is signed in the lower right corner. Thanis is known for his work on screens and large panels. The panels will be sold by four. The signature of Paul Thanis will appear on each series.

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