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Hector Hyppolite (1894-1948) 18 ⅜"x22 ½" Colonial House (House Party) c1947 Oil on Cardboard Painting #1-3-96GSN-HA-Published-Family Collection of Marie & Georges S Nader

Hector Hyppolite (1894-1948) 18 ⅜"x22 ½" Colonial House (House Party) c1947 Oil on Cardboard Painting #1-3-96GSN-HA-Published-Family Collection of Marie & Georges S Nader

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Own a rare and museum-published masterpiece by legendary Haitian artist Hector Hyppolite. Created circa 1947, Colonial House (House Party) is an exceptional oil on cardboard painting that captures a lively social gathering outside a grand colonial home—a classic theme from one of Haiti’s most influential artistic voices. Hyppolite’s signature dotting technique, textured surfaces, and warm palette bring the scene to life, making this a standout example of his sought-after style. This important artwork survived the 2010 Haiti earthquake and was professionally restored by the Smithsonian Institution in 2012. Authentic age marks—including subtle surface craquelure and a broken corner—reflect its remarkable journey and enhance its collectible value. Hyppolite originals with documented restoration by a world-renowned institution are exceedingly rare on the market. Highly desirable and fully published, this painting is featured in Mystical Imagination: The Art of Haitian Master Hector Hyppolite (Haitian Art Society, 2012) and in Hector Hyppolite (Éditions Capri, 2011). It was also connected to the landmark exhibition at the OAS Museum of the Americas in Washington, D.C.—further elevating its importance. Previously held in the distinguished Marie & Georges S. Nader Family Collection, this artwork carries impeccable provenance and international recognition. Now available  through Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery in New York, this is a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire a published, Smithsonian-restored masterpiece by one of Haiti’s greatest masters. Serious collectors of Haitian art—and global art investors—will immediately recognize the long-term value of this exceptional piece.

About this artist

Hector Hyppolite (1894–1948) was a Haitian painter widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Haitian art and a leading master of the naïve tradition. Born in Haiti on September 16, 1894, he came from a family of Vodou priests, and his work is deeply rooted in Haitian spirituality and cultural symbolism. Hyppolite began painting later in life and quickly gained international recognition. In 1946, Surrealists André Breton and Wifredo Lam championed his work, and in 1947 UNESCO exhibited his paintings in Paris. Encouraged by Centre d’Art founder DeWitt Peters, he established himself in Port-au-Prince, producing a powerful body of work using brushes, fingers, and even chicken feathers. Today, Hyppolite is considered a foundational figure of modern Haitian art, and his paintings remain highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
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