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Large Vintage French Modernist Mixed Media Relief – Abstract Dancing Figures – 142 × 102 cm
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Cadzand, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since April 2024 • 8 sales
Product description
Vintage French modernist mixed media relief artwork, constructed from layered multiplex (plywood) and hand-painted to create a powerful sculptural surface with rich depth and shadow. The composition depicts abstracted human figures in dynamic motion, evoking dance and choreographed movement.
The male faces and hands appear to be overpainted black-and-white photographic prints, integrated with paint to create a hybrid of collage, painting, and low-relief sculpture — a technique characteristic of post-war European experimental art.
Its provenance aligns with its expressive subject: acquired from a French dance academy, where it likely served as a permanent or semi-permanent architectural artwork. The work’s large scale and sculptural construction make it both visually striking and physically immersive.
The palette of muted blues, warm ochres, soft reds, and neutral tones is enhanced by bold outlines and layered forms, producing a theatrical, modernist, and architectural aesthetic. This is a statement piece designed to engage viewers from multiple angles.
Details
Origin: France (reportedly from a dance academy)
Period: circa 1950s–1970s
Medium: Mixed media relief (layered multiplex wood, paint, photographic collage)
Technique: Built-up sculptural layers, hand-painted
Dimensions: 142 cm × 102 cm
Weight: Heavy, solid construction
Condition: Good vintage condition, light wear consistent with institutional use
Signature: Not visible (typical for institutional commissions)
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height102 cmWidth142 cmSigns of usageScratches
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About this seller
Cadzand, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since April 2024 • 8 sales