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French school; 20th century.

Auction Lot 40041327
French school; 20th century.
Untitled.
Oil on canvas.
Presents damages in the frame.
Signed "E. Godelier" in the lower right area.
Measurements: 73 x 92 cm; 76 x 96 cm (frame).

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Estimated Value : 500 - 600 €
Live auction: 16 Jun 2026
Live auction: 16 Jun 2026 15:00
Remaining time: 20 days 03:21:38
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Next bid: 300

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DESCRIPTION

French school; 20th century.
Untitled.
Oil on canvas.
Presents damages in the frame.
Signed "E. Godelier" in the lower right area.
Measurements: 73 x 92 cm; 76 x 96 cm (frame).
This work explores the human figure from an essentially plastic perspective, where color, matter and formal synthesis prevail over detailed anatomical description. The composition shows a female nude represented in an indeterminate space, resolved by means of a loose, expressive and clearly visible brushstroke, which brings dynamism and a strong sensorial charge to the scene. The body is constructed from large chromatic areas that model the volume without resorting to rigid contours, generating a sense of fluidity and naturalness.
The treatment of color is one of the most outstanding aspects of the work. The palette, vibrant but balanced, establishes a dialogue between the warm tones of the body and the cold tones of the background, creating a contrast that reinforces the sculptural presence of the figure. This chromatic tension refers to influences of post-impressionism and certain currents of French Fauvism, where color is used as an emotional rather than descriptive vehicle.far from academic idealization, the figure appears here as an open pictorial construction, focused on the direct visual experience and the expressiveness of the gesture.

COMMENTS

It presents damages in the frame.

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