Leon Gallery wishes to thank the Comité Vitalis for confirming the authenticity of this lot

Provenance: Provenance: Private Collection, France

ABOUT THE WORK

A life most fascinating and well-lived was that of Macario Vitalis. Born in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, he knew early on that he wanted to be a painter, and took private lessons three times a week. From there, he set sail for San Francisco and enrolled at the California School of Fine Arts while taking odd jobs to earn his keep. After a long and winding sojourn through Europe, Vitalis finally settled in Brittany sometime in 1957. Vitalis’ style and techniques were most probably influenced by the European Post-Impressionist masters. The dynamic color palette, among the notable things in Vitalis’ stylistic evolution, has set his works apart from that of his contemporaries. His unique synthesis of Cubist Impressionism and Pointillism shows us that, despite his influences, Vitalis eventually pioneered a style that would be instantly recognizable for generations to come.