Atmosphère contemporaine #1 - Collection de Madame et Monsieur X & à divers

Atmosphère Contemporaine #1 - Collection de Madame & Monsieur X et à divers

The sale of the collection of Madame and Monsieur X reveals an ensemble of rare coherence, patiently built up over the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, a pivotal period for the rediscovery and valorization of post-war abstraction.

Faithful to their convictions and guided by a demanding eye, they were able to assemble a corpus of graphic works of the highest quality, which has remained in the intimacy of their collection ever since.

This collection stands out both for the rigor of its selection and for the diversity of the plastic writing it brings together. From the deep, luminous blacks of Pierre Soulages to the dazzling gestures of Hans Hartung, from the sensitive structures of Martin Barré to the lyrical outbursts of Gérard Schneider, answered by the compositions of Manessier, a subtle panorama of French and European abstraction of the second half of the twentieth century emerges.

Serge Poliakoff's colorful harmonies converse with Olivier Debré's interior landscapes, while Michel Macréau's singular universe and Pincemin's research enrich this ensemble with freer, more experimental accents.

The highlight of the collection is a rare group of works by Fred Deux, testifying to the essential place given to drawing as a territory for intimate and mental exploration.

Having remained in the same hands since their acquisition, these works now offer an irreproachable provenance and a rare opportunity to rediscover major artists through pieces chosen with care and sensitivity.

This sale highlights not only a collection, but also a way of looking at things, that of enthusiasts who have captured the essence of an era and preserved its intensity.

SALE DATE

Sunday April 26 at 2pm

PUBLIC EXHIBITION

Wednesday April 22 to Saturday April 25

10am - 7pm

53 rue de Bourgogne - PARIS VIIe

SALES CONTACT

Houria BEKKAOUI

Auctioneer

E. houriabekkaoui@alexandrelandre.com

T. +33 30 19 52 55