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Piet Sluis (1929-2008)
Starting Bid: €150
Estimate:
€200 - €300
Ended
Timed Auction
Spring Online Art Auction
ARTIST
Piet Sluis (1929-2008)
Size
12 by 16in. (30.5 by 40.6cm)
Description
Title: MUSICIAN, 2006
Note: Dutch artist Piet Sluis was born in 1929 and came to Ireland in the 1950s when he had a distinguished career as a graphic designer. His paintings draw inspiration from jazz music and the artists movement 'Cobra' in the early 1950's. His decorative paintings in soft colours, juxtapose aspects of Cubism and Post-Impressionism. His imagery is a reaction to structure and presents the solitary vision of the possibility of romance. Sluis exhibited in numerous prestigious group and solo shows. He is also represented in numerous public and private collections.
Frame dimensions: 20 by 23.25in. (50.8 by 59.1cm)
Note: Dutch artist Piet Sluis was born in 1929 and came to Ireland in the 1950s when he had a distinguished career as a graphic designer. His paintings draw inspiration from jazz music and the artists movement 'Cobra' in the early 1950's. His decorative paintings in soft colours, juxtapose aspects of Cubism and Post-Impressionism. His imagery is a reaction to structure and presents the solitary vision of the possibility of romance. Sluis exhibited in numerous prestigious group and solo shows. He is also represented in numerous public and private collections.
Frame dimensions: 20 by 23.25in. (50.8 by 59.1cm)
Condition
There is some rippling and creasing to the centre of the work, though these do not break the painted surface at any point and may have preexisted the painting of the work. Otherwise very good condition.
Medium
gouache, pencil and ink
Signature
signed and dated lower right; inscribed with title on reverse
