Lot 161
  • 161

Louise Janin

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • Louise Janin
  • L'ange et la bête ou Gabriel et Caliban, 1951
  • Signée L. Janin et titrée l'Ange et la Bête sur le chassis, gravé Gabriel Caliban et numéroté j546/10
  • oil on canvas
  • 100 x 58 cm (39 3/8 x 22 7/8 in.)
huile sur toile

Provenance

Vente Maître Boisgirard - Antonini, Paris, 16 mai 2008, lot 18

Exhibited

Paris, Galerie Hexagramme, Janin, 1973

Literature

Janin, catalogue d'exposition, Galerie Hexagramme, 1973, reproduit n.p.

Condition

Some staining concentrated to top, small amount of paint loss to central portion and to the top center. Some scattered drip stains . Horizontal lines at half way up the piece where paint is missing (possible due to poor storage). Board is nailed down on all four edges and the nail heads are visible. Painted frame with wear and losses. General wear to edge of board throughout and paint of signature also worn.
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