GAULTIER Bertrand (b. 1951) The Big Bell Etching Artist's proof numbered II/XX - Titled and signed in pencil Subject size: 29.9 x 20 cm - Sight size: 39 x 29 cm Framed piece Note: The artist is a graduate of the Bordeaux School of Fine Arts. Engraver, aquafortist, lithographer and painter. He has exhibited in France and abroad: Italy, Sweden, Malta, Belgium, China, USA, Tokyo, Seoul, Cologne. Latest exhibitions: Art Shopping at the Carrousel du Louvre (May 2019) - Salon des INdépendant exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris (Feb. 2019) - 2007 engraving medal from the Conseil Général de Haute Garonne.

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