Lot # 31 - “Pique-Nique Champêtre” by François Torti – Signed Limited Edition

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 14-Apr-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 21-Apr-2025 7:30:00 PM
Current bid:

$16.00

Highest bidder:

Vintagelover

Auction has ended

Description :

Charming and richly detailed limited edition lithograph by French artist François Torti, titled Pique-Nique Champêtre. This piece captures a lively countryside picnic scene in Torti’s distinctive naïve style, filled with expressive figures and vibrant colors. Numbered 141/260, signed by the artist in pencil. Created in 1977 and printed by Grapholith in Paris.

The work is double matted in ivory and gold and set in a bright golden metal frame, professionally done by A.P.F., Inc., New York.


Key Features:

Artist: François Torti

Title: Pique-Nique Champêtre

Medium: Lithograph

Edition: 141/260 (plus 25 artist’s proofs)

Signed: Yes, in pencil

Year: 1977

Frame Size: Approx. 22” tall x 27”long

Framing: Professionally matted and framed by A.P.F., Inc.



Auction History

Highest bidder is Vintagelover

Date Bid User
21-Apr-2025 7:26:27 PM $16.00 Vintagelover
15-Apr-2025 9:14:57 AM $13.00 Sherby
14-Apr-2025 10:56:53 AM $6.00 Smitty
14-Apr-2025 8:39:23 AM $5.00 Droc356

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