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French Contemporary Oil Painting Exhibited Salon Indépendant
REF: LA578814
£450
€525
$601
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Description
" DIALOGUE "
Circa 1991
117cm by 75cm
A striking and thought provoking large contemporary oil on canvas by Anne Felix, depicting a poignant marionette figure suspended by the hands of an unseen puppeteer. The central wooden puppet, with closed eyes and a vivid red clown's nose, creates an evocative image exploring themes of control, vulnerability, innocence and the human condition.
●This painting appears to be exhibited at the prestigious Salon des Indépendants, Paris, in 1991, adding notable exhibition provenance to the work. It is painted on professionally prepared French canvas, the reverse bearing a Paris supplier's stamp, and is signed by the artist to the lower left●
Executed with expressive brushwork, the composition combines warm earthy hues with deep blues and rich shadows, producing a dramatic theatrical atmosphere. The symbolic subject matter and emotive style give the painting a strong visual presence, making it an engaging focal point for both modern and traditional interiors. This is an impressive large scale original painting with considerable visual impact and an intriguing narrative that invites interpretation.
A captivating and highly decorative original work, ideal for collectors of contemporary figurative and symbolic art.
Condition: Presented in good overall condition with only vary small tear to the canvas (last photo) and light age related wear and tear to the frame consistent with display.
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measurements
Height:
117 cm
Width:
75 cm
declaration
South Country Antiques has clarified that the French Contemporary Oil Painting Exhibited Salon Indépendant (LA578814) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Late 20th C.
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Late 20th C.
location
This French Contemporary Oil Painting Exhibited Salon Indépendant is located in West Sussex, United Kingdom
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