Lot 105
  • 105

Georges Mathieu

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description

  • Georges Mathieu
  • Retraite d'Hugues de Payens
  • signé et daté; titré sur le châssis
  • huile sur toile
  • 97 x 195 cm; 39 1/4 x 76 3/4 in.
  • Exécuté en 1958.

Provenance

Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste par le propriétaire actuel

Exhibited

Paris, Galerie Internationale d'Art Contemporain, Mathieu - 840e Anniversaire de la Fondation de l'Ordre du Temple, 1958 (Hors catalogue)
Londres, New London Gallery, Mathieu, 1960, no. 5 dans le catalogue
Beyrouth, Palais de la Présidence de la République, Mathieu, 1961 (Hors catalogue)
Münich, Neue Galerie Im Kunstler, Mathieu, 1962, no. 1 dans le catalogue

Condition

The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the background tends to silver and red impastos are mat in the original. The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined. Under UV light no trace fluoresces. The work is in excellent condition.
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Catalogue Note

signed and dated; titled on the stretcher; oil on canvas. Executed in 1958.