{"title":"Collector Favorites in Haitian Art","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eCollector Favorites in Haitian Art features a curated selection of paintings chosen for their quality, authenticity, and enduring appeal among collectors. The collection highlights notable artists and works with strong visual presence and market relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eCurated by Myriam Nader, this selection emphasizes condition, provenance, and collector demand. \u003cspan\u003eEligible works are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery. Explore available works below. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"original-haitian-painting-by-wilson-bigaud-1931-2010-24x24-vodou-celebration-scene-c1970-original-oil-on-board-5-2-95mfn-6-000","title":"Wilson Bigaud (1931-2010) 24\"x24\" Vodou Celebration Scene c1970 Original Oil on Board #5-2-95MFN","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"611\" data-start=\"79\"\u003eThis compelling 1970 oil on board by renowned Haitian master Wilson Bigaud presents a dynamic Vodou ceremonial scene, richly animated with rhythm, symbolism, and communal energy. At the center, a female devotee dressed in red lifts her arms skyward in a gesture of spiritual invocation, her upward gaze and arched posture suggesting possession or divine connection. Around her, drummers and participants animate the sacred space, their synchronized movements reinforcing the ceremonial pulse of the gathering. The red banner bearing a green heart motif evokes the presence of Erzulie, the lwa associated with love, devotion, and femininity, often symbolized by the heart in Haitian Vodou iconography. The musicians seated in the foreground, striking drums and percussion instruments, anchor the ritual through rhythm—an essential conduit between the physical and spiritual realms. Figures positioned in architectural framing elements create a theatrical yet intimate setting, emphasizing both the communal and sacred nature of the ceremony. Bigaud’s mature style is evident in the sculptural modeling of the figures, warm tonal palette, and expressive body language. His compositions often capture the intersection of daily Haitian life and spiritual practice, portraying Vodou not as spectacle but as an integral and dignified cultural tradition. The balanced spatial structure and fluid figural movement demonstrate his mastery of narrative painting during the late 1960s–1970 period. Wilson Bigaud (1931–2010), a leading figure of modern Haitian art and contributor to the murals of the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port-au-Prince, is celebrated for his vibrant depictions of folklore, ritual, and community. Works exploring Vodou themes are especially significant within his oeuvre, reflecting both historical authenticity and strong collector demand. It was also featured at Kings Theater alongside Miss Lauryn Hill during the “Diaspora Calling!” event in 2016, adding to its rich history. This painting now belongs to the private collection of Myriam F. Nader. Oil on board, 24 x 24 inches, signed and dated 1970. Provenance: Private Collection. A Certificate of Authenticity issued by Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery accompanies the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilson Bigaud is considered one of the great masters of Haitian art. Born in 1931, he began painting under the direction of famous Haitian pioneer Hector Hyppolite when he was only fifteen. A golden light and warm colors characterized his early works. He\u003c\/span\u003e used to paint wonderful, humorous paintings in the relative solitude of Petit Goave.  Bigaud is represented in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and in significant art Galleries in Haiti and abroad. He passed away in 2010. Wilson Bigaud \"..uses an innate sense of color effects to model various forms. At the end of the 1950s, numerous depressions ruined his style.\" Peintres Haitiens by Gerald Alexis. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/haarlespehab.html\"\u003eGet the Book Now! \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of art by this artist? Each piece is unique. 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It  is an original oil on board Grade A and dated in 1970 and exhibited at Kings Theater, co-curated by Ms. Laurel Hills. It represents a wedding scene in a yellow church from the collection of Myriam F. Nader . \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilson Bigaud is considered as one of the great masters of Haitian art. Born in 1931, he began his painting under the direction of famous Haitian pioneer, Hector Hyppolite when he was only fifteen years old. A golden light and warm colors characterized his early works. He\u003c\/span\u003e used to paint wonderful, humorous paintings in the relative solitude of Petit Goave.  Bigaud is represented in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York as well as in major art Galleries in Haiti and abroad. He passed away in 2010. Wilson Bigaud \"..uses an innate sense of color effects to model a variety of forms. At the end of the 1950's, numerous depressions ruined his style.\" Peintres Haitiens by Gerald Alexis. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/haarlespehab.html\"\u003eGet the Book Now!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of art by this artist? Each piece is unique. 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It's a 14\"x 11\" oil on canvas painted circa 2005 from the private collection of Myriam F. Nader.\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGesner Armand was born in 1936 in Croix-des Bouquets. He was initiated into drawing and watercolor at the Centre d'Art in 1956 and was granted a scholarship by the French Government in 1961 to study art in Paris. He lived in Paris for two years and returned to the Croix des Bouquets. He was the Musee d'Art Haitien curator in Port-au-Prince for several years. He studied art both in Paris and Mexico. As a renowned Haitian painter, he has exhibited in Haiti, Mexico, the United States, Paris, Spain, Jamaica, Martinique, Venezuela, Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, and Israel. He is known for his luminous country scenes and pigeons, and although his still lives reveal an undeniable Mexican Influence, his art reflects his intense love for his country, Haiti. Armand passed on June 10, 2008.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Armand's substantial work rests upon a mastery of color effects and a pure drawing.\" ( Peintres Haitiens, Gerald Alexis). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant to know more about the wonderful art of Haiti? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/clhetoseemoo4.html\"\u003eBUY NOW Your Haitian Art Book!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan't find what you are looking for? \u003ca href=\"mailto:myriamnader2007@aol.com\"\u003eClick Here To Ask Us! \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a piece of art by this artist? Each piece is unique. Get your actual estimated market value now! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/services.html\"\u003eHow Does It Work?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gesner Armand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37682485985437,"sku":"ARMAND1MFN","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/products\/ArmandGesner-1MFN14x11__59004.jpg?v=1750357039"},{"product_id":"henri-robert-bresil-1952-1999-36x24-in-the-fields-oil-on-canvas-c1980-oil-on-canvas-1mfn-collectors","title":"Henri-Robert Bresil (1952-1999) 36\"x24\" In the Fields 1980 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting-Collector's Item #1MFN","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"672\" data-start=\"315\"\u003eThis vibrant 1980 oil on canvas by Henri-Robert Brésil captures the lush abundance of Haiti’s agricultural landscape in the artist’s distinctive early style. Titled \u003cem data-end=\"495\" data-start=\"480\"\u003eIn the Fields\u003c\/em\u003e, the composition unfolds across layered hills and dense tropical vegetation, where small figures harvest and tend the land beneath fruit-laden trees and rolling mountain forms. An early piece by Brésil, this painting reflects the formative clarity and intricate surface patterning that would later define his mature works. His signature dotting technique and rhythmic botanical detailing create a tapestry-like effect, while a winding blue river guides the eye through the verdant terrain. The elevated   perspective reveals successive bands of cultivated land, emphasizing harmony between labor and landscape — a central theme in Haitian rural genre painting. This work measures 36 x 24 inches and is executed in oil on canvas. It is in good condition and is offered unframed. The painting comes from the private collection of Myriam Nader, adding meaningful provenance to an already collectible example of Haitian modern art. A strong early example of Henri-Robert Brésil’s countryside imagery, this painting embodies the richness, vitality, and enduring connection to the land that define his artistic legacy.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenri-Robert Brésil (1952–1999) was a celebrated Haitian painter born in Gonaïves, Haiti, best known for his vibrant countryside landscapes and iconic flamingo scenes. Fascinated by nature from an early age, Brésil developed a distinctive style defined by lush vegetation, layered rural compositions, and masterful green tonalities that give density and atmosphere to his paintings. He began painting professionally in 1973 and was awarded the prestigious Ispan-UNESCO Prize in 1981. His work was exhibited throughout Haiti and internationally in the United States, Puerto Rico, France, Italy, Switzerland, and Japan. Brésil received recognition in major publications including The New York Times and the Miami Herald and is cited in leading books on Haitian art. Art historian Gérald Alexis praised his “sharp use of green hues” in Peintres Haïtiens. Highly collectible and frequently imitated, Henri-Robert Brésil’s paintings remain important examples of modern Haitian art. We recommend purchasing only from reputable and established sources. 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Figures interact in rhythmic groups, reflecting themes of community, ritual, and daily Haitian life. Executed in oil on cardboard, the painting features Hyppolite’s signature dotted technique, textured surface, and warm earth-toned palette, all characteristic of his highly sought-after style. A leading figure of Haitian modern art and member of the Centre d’Art, Hyppolite is renowned for blending folklore, spirituality, and everyday life. This work survived the 2010 Haiti earthquake and was professionally restored by the Smithsonian Institution in 2012, adding exceptional historical and institutional significance. It is fully published in Mystical Imagination: The Art of Haitian Master Hector Hyppolite (2012) and Hector Hyppolite (Éditions Capri, 2011), and associated with the OAS Museum of the Americas exhibition in Washington, D.C. Provenance includes the Marie \u0026amp; Georges S. Nader Family Collection. Now available through Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery in New York, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a published and institutionally restored masterpiece by one of Haiti’s most important artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eBy the time of his death in 1948, Hector Hyppolite was widely regarded as Haiti’s foremost painter. As early as 1946, influential figures such as André Breton and Wifredo Lam collected his works and celebrated him as a master of naïve art. His international reputation rose further after UNESCO’s 1947 exhibition in Paris. Born into a family of Vodou priests, Hyppolite did not begin painting until later in life. His travels during World War I took him to New York, Cuba, Dahomey, and Ethiopia before he returned to St. Marc in 1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003eInitially, he worked as a shoemaker, house painter, and occasionally as a Vodou priest, while painting postcards for American marines stationed in Haiti. His architectural decorations in St. Marc eventually drew the attention of DeWitt Peters, the founder and director of the Centre d’Art in Port-au-Prince. With Peters’ encouragement, Hyppolite devoted himself entirely to painting. Using chicken feathers, his fingers, and brushes, he created an extraordinary body of work noted for its richness, symbolism, and complexity.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2969\"\u003eHyppolite’s art is now represented in major museums around the world. In 2008, the Government of Haiti declared June 2008 to June 2009 the Year of Hector Hyppolite, honoring his profound cultural legacy. From November 2011 to February 2012, the Musée du Louvre in Paris held a major exhibition of his work and published a comprehensive book celebrating his life and art. Proceeds from this publication were dedicated to restoring the collection of the Musée d’Art Haïtien du Collège St. Pierre in Port-au-Prince.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"3311\"\u003eAs one of Haiti’s greatest artists and a patriarch of Haitian art, Hyppolite remains celebrated for his aesthetically complex yet instinctively intuitive paintings. He passed away in 1948 at the height of his fame, leaving behind an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations of Haitian artists and collectors around the world.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant to know more about the wonderful art of Haiti? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/clhetoseemoo4.html\"\u003eBUY NOW Your Haitian Art Book!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan't find what you are looking for? \u003ca href=\"mailto:myriamnader2007@aol.com\"\u003eClick Here To Ask Us! \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Hector Hyppolite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37682493259933,"sku":"HYPPOLITE1396GSN-HA","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/Hector_Hyppolite_Colonial_House_Paty_c_1947_on_Board.webp?v=1774558922"},{"product_id":"jean-baptiste-bottex-1918-1979-36x24-carriage-in-cap-haitien-oil-on-canvas-1-2-95mfn-price-on-request","title":"Jean-Baptiste Bottex (1918-1979) 36\"x24\" Carriage in Cap-Haitien Oil on Canvas Painting #1-2-95MFN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming oil painting by Jean-Baptiste Bottex depicts a lively Cap Haitian street scene filled with architectural color, elegant figures, and gentle movement. A horse-drawn carriage pauses along a cobblestone street lined with brightly painted colonial-style houses, while kites drift across the sky and townspeople interact from balconies and walkways. Bottex’s refined palette of greens, yellows, purples, and blues highlights the rhythm of the neighborhood, blending narrative detail with the decorative harmony characteristic of the Saint-Soleil and Cap-Haïtien traditions. The poised woman in a coral dress, the carriage horses, and the distant hills all contribute to the painting’s nostalgic and theatrical charm. This artwork comes from the private collection of Myriam Nader in New York. A Certificate of Authenticity will be issued by Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery upon purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Baptiste Bottex was born in Port-Margot, Haiti, on June 24, 1918, and passed away in New York on May 28, 1979. The elder brother of the well-known painter Seymour Bottex, he became a respected figure in Haitian Naïve art. Jean-Baptiste specialized in biblical subjects and scenes of everyday Haitian life, earning recognition both locally through exhibitions at the Centre d’Art and internationally. As noted in \u003cem data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"710\"\u003ePeinture Haïtienne\u003c\/em\u003e by Marie José Nadal and Gérald Bloncourt, he was a “naïve painter specialized in biblical topics and daily scenes from Haitian life.” Early in his career, Bottex worked alongside the famed Haitian pioneer Philomé Obin. Although Obin’s “Northern School” influence is not strongly reflected in his style, the experience contributed to the refinement of his artistic voice. Jean-Baptiste later established an atelier with his brother S.E. 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It depicts Baron Samedi ( Loa of the dead) at the cemetery with a top hat, black tailcoat, and dark glasses, as if to resemble a corpse dressed and prepared for burial in the Haitian style. This painting was painted specially for my father, Georges S. Nader's Collection. This stunning masterpiece now belongs\u003cspan\u003e to my private collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaron Samedi\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the death side of Ghede (Guede). He talks through his nose, is cynical and jovial, and tells broad jokes. His language is full of the unexpected. His tools are the pick, the hoe, and the spade. He is the power behind the magic that kills. He controls the souls of those who have met death due to magic. When he appears (mounting someone at an invoking ceremony), he wears a pair of dark glasses, from which he knocks out the right lens, for with his right eye, he watches those present, lest anyone steal his food. Of special interest is the testimony of Ghede; when this god mounts his carriers, they are bereft of any sense of self, behave and speak compulsively, and recover knowing nothing of what they did or said.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAndre Pierre\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered one of Haiti's greatest artists, the pre-eminent painter of the Haitian loans, and the worthy successor of noted Hector Hyppolite. His artworks have been published in many books on naive and religious art. He injects rhythms into his works through lines and colors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a piece of art by this artist? Each piece is unique. 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This 20\"x16\" original artwork painted in 1981 depicts a historical portrait of the artist's father, Philome Obin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntoine Obin was born on March 29, 1929, in Cap-Haitien. Son of Philomé and student of his father, he joined the Centre d'Art in 1946. He continues in the pictorial primitive tradition of his father, painting full-time in Cap-Haitien until his death in 1992. Many Haitian art lovers collect his art. \" Influenced by the strictness of his father, Philome Obin, Obin was nevertheless, able to emancipate himself from the representation of detail, \" says Gerald Alexis in his book \"Peintres Haitiens.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/haarlespehab.html\"\u003eGet the Book Now!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a piece of art by this artist that you need to sell? Each piece is uniquely evaluated. 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His paintings blend humorous, historical, and biblical themes drawn from Haitian culture, and they have been exhibited internationally and sold through major auction houses, including Sotheby’s in New York. One of Bottex’s most significant contributions to Haitian modern art was his work on the murals of the Episcopal Cathedral of Sainte Trinité in Port-au-Prince—masterpieces tragically lost in the 2010 earthquake. 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Duffaut’s visionary compositions are celebrated for their labyrinthine structures, symbolic micro-cities, and spiritual sense of ascent. In this work, brightly colored houses encircle serene blue waters while tiny figures travel through spiraling roads that connect one floating enclave to another, creating a harmonious universe rich with meaning and narrative rhythm. The artist’s meticulous detail, radiant palette, and signature structural complexity exemplify his renowned “Ville Imaginaire” style. This painting comes from the private collection of Georges S. Nader in New York and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePréfète Duffaut’s mystical, intricately detailed paintings—often dedicated to a pantheon of Vodou spirits—are widely collected and exhibited around the world. 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