La Femme aux Chrysanthèmes. 1902.
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La Femme aux Chrysanthèmes. 1902.
“Grasset’s modest maidens give way to Berthon’s sensual creatures: bare-armed, sometimes bare-shouldered, occasionally nude, the skin is creamy, firm, ever so slightly plump au goût du jour; open-eyed, they look straight out, challenging, weighing, calculating... in his decorative panels... the flowers are often transformed into almost unnaturally perfect and overgrown specimens which further contribute to the hot-house atmosphere of the whole image” (Berthon & Grasset, p. 129-130). Rare!
Size: 16 x 20 7/8 in./40.6 x 53 cm
Condition: A. Matted to image. Framed.
Reference: Berthon & Grasset, checklist, 66
Key Words: Art Nouveau
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Price: $2160 (starting bid + 20% buyer’s premium)
Place an online bid, or CALL US NOW for this special price
212-787-4000 – Until July 29 only!
La Femme aux Chrysanthèmes. 1902.
“Grasset’s modest maidens give way to Berthon’s sensual creatures: bare-armed, sometimes bare-shouldered, occasionally nude, the skin is creamy, firm, ever so slightly plump au goût du jour; open-eyed, they look straight out, challenging, weighing, calculating... in his decorative panels... the flowers are often transformed into almost unnaturally perfect and overgrown specimens which further contribute to the hot-house atmosphere of the whole image” (Berthon & Grasset, p. 129-130). Rare!
Size: 16 x 20 7/8 in./40.6 x 53 cm
Condition: A. Matted to image. Framed.
Reference: Berthon & Grasset, checklist, 66
Key Words: Art Nouveau
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