Oil on canvas, signed at lower center, retains gallery label to the verso, with brass gallery plaque, inventory no. 102 502, presented in a period gilt frame with linen liner.

Stretcher size 9 3/4 x 13 in.; Frame dimensions 14 1/2 x 18 in.

Private Collection, Banner Elk, North Carolina

Wally Findlay Galleries

Henri Hecht Maïk was born in Paris and refers to himself as a "Primitive painter" of dream-like jungle scenes. His talents also extend beyond painting, as he has collaborated with Aubusson to create tapestries and he has illustrated children's books. Maïk's work has been exhibited at the Musée de l'Art Moderne, Paris; Salon d'Automne, Paris; Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie Aubusson; and other locations. Wally Findlay Galleries, where this work was purchased, hosted the first US exhibition of Maïk's paintings in 1964.

Faint stable craquelure; minor flaking to frame.

$3,000 - 5,000