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Not to be confused with the composer who used the name Henri Berté (aka Heinrich Berté; neé Heinrich Bettelheim (1857–1924).

Henri Berté (Bertê?) (1912 Antibes, French Riviera – ) was born in Cap d'Antibes [fr; nl; eu; lb; ceb; ru; zh],[a] French Riviera in 1912. He attended a local painting-school and afterwards moved to Paris, where he continued his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts (École des Beaux-Arts?). He travelled a lot, stayed in Italy and Holland, and developed further in his artistic career. He is painting especially Parisian street-scenes where the force of his pallet meets with colorful Parisian life. After moving to Southern France, Berté used his French influences to paint captivating scenes of the Mediterranean coastline. He also painted scenes of Upper-Italy lakes, flowers, and still-life.

Comments from a NYC dealer on the web

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This appears to be an oil painting depicting a villa and monastery with a man wearing a sombrero-like hat walking a donkey and a female behind beneath a brilliant blue sky. It is by the contemporary French artist Henri Berti (b. 1921) and is signed at the lower right "Berte". The work was executed with a brush and use of a palette knife in vigorous deft strokes and is likely datable to the mid Twentieth Century. The painting is framed in an ornate gold and black frame with a gold inner liner and looks to be in excellent condition overall.

Henri Berte was born in Cap D'Antibes in the French Riviera in 1921. His subject matter included Mediterranean landscapes coastlines and street scenes. I have checked the databases for the artists name Henri Berte and found little further biography and no national or international retail gallery records. However several works are listed at auction with realized prices ranging from approximately $125 to $400. His first auction piece was "A dark urban city skyline" at Selkirk Auctioneers and Appraisers which sold for $125 in 2023 (please see attached for reference). There are also a number of other paintings by the artist with prices ranging from around $150 to $850 (see below for reference).


Works

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  • Untitled [French Village in Winter]
Dimensions: 36 by 25 in (91.4 by 63.5 cm) (canvas); 43+6⁄12 by 31+1⁄2 in (110.5 by 80.0 cm) (framed)
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  • Untitled [Cityscape] (painting). Inventory no. on back: 44577
Dimensions: 24 by 30 in (61.0 by 76.2 cm)
c. mid-20th century
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right: Berté
A bold and atmospheric urban landscape rendered in thick, textured impasto, likely depicting the skyline of New York City, with stylized interpretations of the Chrysler Building and surrounding skyscrapers. Using a palette knife technique and a limited, cool-toned color range, Berté creates a rhythmic grid of vertical and horizontal strokes that mimic the reflective glass and geometric repetition of a dense metropolitan skyline.
This work exemplifies Berté’s modernist approach to form and surface, combining painterly abstraction with recognizable urban motifs. Likely produced for commercial or decorative art markets in the mid-20th century, it reflects the artist’s known practice of creating evocative European and American scenes for international distribution.
Dimensions: 19+1⁄2 by 23+1⁄4 in (49.5 by 59.1 cm) (canvas); 24+1⁄2 by 28+1⁄4 in (62.2 by 71.8 cm) (framed)
Signed lower right. A dark and shark urban city skyline, matted behind glass, painted wooden frame.
  • Untitled [City Skyline]
Dimensions: 20 by 24 in (50.8 by 61.0 cm) (canvas); 26+1⁄4 by 32+1⁄4 in (66.7 by 81.9 cm) (framed).
Image. – Inventory No. 48565 (copyright stamp)



  • Untitled [Downtown City Skyline]
Dimensions: 55 by 31+1⁄2 in (139.7 by 80.0 cm) (framed) 1+1⁄2 in (3.8 cm) deep
Image. – Inventory No. 57?10 (copyright stamp)


  • French Village in Winter (painting)
  • Paris Street Scene (painting)


  • Mediterranean Village
Dimensions: 45 by 33 in (114.3 by 83.8 cm) (framed)
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Inscribed in marker on the right-hand stretcher bar (from viewer's vantage, facing the back): "10–6 #20".


  • Mediterranean Coastal Scene and House (painting)
Dimensions: 24 by 48 in (61.0 by 121.9 cm)
Signature in red, "Berté" on lower left. Smooth brushwork and delicate tonal transitions — especially in the water, sky, and mountain backdrop. Picturesque harbor scene with Italianate architecture — very likely meant to evoke Lake Como or a similar Northern Italian setting (as per earlier auction site descriptions). Romanticized sailboats with naturalistic reflections and soft light.
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  • Seaside Village Waterfront
Dimensions: 53+1⁄2 by 29+1⁄2 in (135.9 by 74.9 cm) (framed)
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  • Image.: Seaside Villa Landscape With Boats signed Berté → Artist Biography Certificate on Rear
Dimensions: 12 by 24 in (30.5 by 61.0 cm) Anco Bilt Canvas 18 by 30 in (45.7 by 76.2 cm) (framed)
1950's-1960's Period.
Dimensions: 32 by 48 in (81.3 by 121.9 cm)
Artist certificate on back:
Henry Berté
Contemporary European artist in his sixties. After absolving a local painting-school he furthered his artistic education by numerous trips to America, England, Holland, Spain, Italy and France, where he studied the "Ecole de Paris". His paintings have been exhibited in Rome, Paris and Vienna. The artist is extremely versatile and always pays special attention to his colour scheme which presents his subjects in a vivacious and highly impressive way. Among his many themes are Parisian street scenes, Italian coast scenes, landscapes from all parts of Austria, scenes and architectural subjects from the East, etc.
Henri (Henry) Berte Framed & Signed Oil Painting of Seaside Village
Dimensions: 53+1⁄2 by 29+1⁄2 in (135.9 by 74.9 cm)
Henry (aka Henri) Berte wood framed and signed oil painting
It depicts a seaside village in the Mediterranean or Italian coast. Henri Berte (DOB 1905) is a French born artist whose paintings have been exhibited in Rome, Paris, and Vienna.
  • Parisian Scene
Dimensions: 56+3⁄4 by 32+1⁄2 in (144.1 by 82.6 cm)
Color, beautiful and big Henri Berte Oil Painting! Berte was born in Antibes, France in 1921 and was known for his works capturing France, The Mediterranean and eventually city skylines. This statement piece is in excellent condition
City view.
The striped red-and-white awning on the building marked "Paris" — a classic stylization used in many tourist-focused Paris paintings.
The kiosk with posters (on the right) — a familiar element in many Paris street scenes, especially around boulevards and large squares – green cylindrical kiosk with posters and a pointed top is very typical of Parisian Morris columns used for advertising theater or cultural events
Architecture in the background — the mansard roofs, dormer windows, and central boulevard strongly evoke Haussmann-style Paris, typical of the Right Bank (especially near places like Place de l'Opéra, Boulevard Haussmann, or Place de la République).
The flower stand and figures in motion — very much a romanticized interpretation of Parisian daily life, as it was imagined for mid-century décor.
Is this a real location?
Possibly — but stylized. Artists working for decorative art export often combined iconic elements (awning, kiosk, wide boulevard, mansard roofs) into idealized Paris scenes, rather than depicting a specific street with geographic accuracy.
It resembles:
The view down Boulevard de Sébastopol
Or possibly the entrance to Place de la République
But it's not an exact match — more of a "fantasy Paris"
Summary:
This painting is meant to evoke Paris, but it's likely a composite scene rather than a faithful rendering of a specific address.
  • Untitled [Paris Street Scene, Evening]
Dimensions: 20 by 24 cm (7+7⁄8 by 9+7⁄16 in)
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  • Untitled [Paris Scene, Basilique du Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre, The basilica’s angle]
Dimensions: 60 by 50 cm (23+5⁄8 by 19+11⁄16 in) (canvas); 75 by 65 cm (29+1⁄2 by 25+9⁄16 in) (framed)
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Artist: Henri Berté
Medium: Oil on canvas
Date: Mid-20th century (estimated)
Provenance: [no info]
Description:
This romanticized Parisian street scene by Henri Berté captures the charm of Montmartre with a view of the iconic Basilique du Sacré-Cœur rising in the background. The composition is likely inspired by the vibrant atmosphere of Place du Tertre, known for its open-air cafés, artists, and flower vendors. In the foreground, elegantly dressed figures stroll past a striped café awning, while a flower seller and a horse-drawn cart add nostalgic detail.
Berté, a European painter active in the mid-20th century, was known for his colorful, impressionistic depictions of European city life. His work often focused on atmospheric street scenes in Paris, Rome, and the Italian coast, blending lively color with a touch of theatricality.
This painting is typical of the artist's output, merging architectural landmarks with an idealized vision of Parisian daily life.
  • Untitled [Paris, Shopping, Downtown]
Dimensions: 45 by 32 in (114.3 by 81.3 cm) (framed)
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Bibliography

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Annotations

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  1. ^ Cap d’Antibes is a specific area (a peninsula) within the larger city of Antibes.

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References

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    1. Via Google Books (Lausanne) (22nd ed.). 1838. Free access icon



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