The Two Friends (Les Deux Amies) / After Tamara de Lempicka
Painting on canvas • Modern copyist after Tamara de Lempicka (original painted in 1923)
Style & Movement
Art Deco / Neoclassicism (reproduction)
Medium & Technique
Oil or acrylic on canvas. Employs soft blending and smooth surface modulation characteristic of high-polish Lempicka-style rendering.
Creation Period
Late 20th century to early 21st century (modern decorative copy)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 50 x 40 cm; Portrait orientation
Subject Description
A close-up composition of two women in an intimate embrace, featuring stylized, heavy-lidded eyes, metallic-looking tubular curls (ringlets), and dramatic architectural drapery in jewel tones of emerald green against a geometric urban background.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good. There is visible mechanical damage to the top right corner and sagging/warping of the canvas support.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD (decorative value)
Auction Estimate
$30 - $100 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely purchased as a decorative commercial artwork from a gallery or retailer specializing in reproductions.
Art Historical Significance
As a copy, its significance lies in the enduring popularity of Tamara de Lempicka's 'Soft Cubism' and Art Deco aesthetic. The original work from 1923 is a seminal example of the period's celebration of female intimacy and modern form.
Notable Features
Faithful color palette to the original 1923 composition; distinctive Art Deco tubular hair styling and sculptural rendering of the skin tones.
Condition Issues
Visible fraying and loss of paint at the upper right corner; canvas tension is poor (notably sagging); slight abrasions along the edges due to lack of a frame.
Conservation Recommendations
Restretch the canvas to improve tension; professional framing is required to protect edges; minor retouching of losses in the upper right corner if desired for display.