GIULIO PAOLINI
(1940)
Behind closed doors
1998
Illustrated catalog published on …

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GIULIO PAOLINI (1940) Behind closed doors 1998 Illustrated catalog published on the occasion of the exhibition held at Galleria Massimo Minini, Brescia, produced on a total print run of 1000 copies 29.5 x 21 cm Gallery edition Pages 32 Defects

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GIULIO PAOLINI (1940) Behind closed doors 1998 Illustrated catalog published on the occasion of the exhibition held at Galleria Massimo Minini, Brescia, produced on a total print run of 1000 copies 29.5 x 21 cm Gallery edition Pages 32 Defects

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MATEO HERNÁNDEZ SÁNCHEZ (Béjar, 1884-Meudon, 1949). "Dove". Patinated stucco sculpture. Signed on the back. Measurements: 21 x 29 x 16 cm. Mateo Hernandez's style was characterized by the choice of simplified and elegant forms, with meticulous attention to the parts of the body (plumage, anatomy, claws, facial expression) but synthesizing them in compact volumes that give life to a wide animal repertoire. In the case of the "dove", a universal symbol of peace and purity, in his essential representation he sought to capture delicacy with a synthetic but realistic morphology. He invested in it his technique of direct carving, a practice in which the artist works directly on the stone without using previous clay models. The animalistic genre earned Mateo Hernández international recognition. It is worth noting that this is an opportunity like few others to acquire a work by Mateo Hernandez, since his work rarely comes on the market. Mateo Hernández was a Spanish sculptor, recognized outside Spain, mainly in France, thanks to his handling of "direct carving". He was born into a family of stonemasons. In Salamanca he obtained, probably through the intervention of Miguel de Unamuno, a scholarship from the Diputación de Salamanca to study at the National School of Fine Arts. He soon traveled to Paris, where he came into contact with the bohemian lifestyle and began to work with direct carving on blocks of stone. His favorite subject is animals, given his special psychology in dealing with them. In 1920, at the Salon d'Automne in Paris, he attracted attention with several of his works. His Panther was sold to Baron de Rothschild for 60,000 francs - an exorbitant price for the time - which opened the door to fame and recognition. Thus began a period in which the artist would be able to work with greater economic freedom and confidence. At the end of 1923 he acquired a two-meter long block of diorite and for more than two years he worked on one of his best known works, The Java Panther, later called Kerrigan Panther, which is currently in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, although it is not on public display. The work will be exhibited at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Paris in 1925. With it he won the Grand Prix de Sculpture and his consolidation as a sculptor. Around the years of the International Exposition of 1925, he made extraordinary sculptures of animal art such as The Crowned Crane, exhibited in the Museum of Béjar or The Golden Eagle (schist), or busts: Eugenio Pérez de Tudela and Miguel Ángel Asturias. From 1928, when he settled in Meudon, until the beginning of the Second World War, he spent a few years characterized by his definitive consecration as a sculptor. In the extensive Meudon estate, the sculptor was to create his largest works, the monumental sculpture he had been dreaming of for years. The Musée des Arts Décoratifs dedicates an exhibition to him between February and March of the year 28, which represents the official recognition of his work, which will be sanctioned by the granting in 1930, by the President of the French Republic, of the Legion of Honor. The exhibition, which was rarely dedicated to an artist not born in France, succeeded in bringing together a great variety of works. The catalog was prefaced by René-Jean, an art critic who had followed his work since his first exhibitions. Years later, with the exhibition held in New York, his work acquired universal resonance. Although the works were initially destined for the current Reina Sofia Museum, the State finally gave them in deposit to the city of Béjar, where fifty pieces are exhibited in the Mateo Hernández Museum, located in the former Hospital de San Gil. In Béjar, a street is named after him.

[SET OF 5 GOURMET BOOKS]. COLLECTIF-Pizza. Books of 30 recipes with 1 pizza cutting wheel. Solar, circa 2000, pizza box model. EXHIBITION CATALOGUE-Livres en bouche. BNF, Hermann, 2001, paperback. GUÉRARD-Le jeu de l'oie et du canard. Cairn, 1998, sheets in laced folder. MONTAGNÉ-Le trésor de la cuisine du bassin méditerranéen par 70 médecins de France. Zizine, circa 1940, paperback, illustrated by Valentin Le Campion. DUCASSE-Le Louis XV. Monaco, circa 2000, leaves in slipcase.

Estim. 400 - 800 EUR

A Baule Pendant, "srala" Pendant, "srala Baule, Côte d'Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Gold alloy of low fineness with a surface of higher fineness. H 4 cm. Provenance: - Jean-Louis Rinsoz (1932-1971), Vevey. - Heirs of Jean-Louis Rinsoz, French-speaking Switzerland. Flat, rectangular decorative elements ("srala") depict miniatures of woven shields or woven doors. Worn on the chest, the valuable piece of jewelry protects the wearer ("shield bead") and symbolizes that they can open or close themselves to the other person depending on the situation ("door bead"). ----------------------------------------------------- For centuries, the valuable precious metal from the former "Gold Coast" of Africa was the object of interest and desire of African and European merchants. Trade led to the rise of powerful states whose wealth and skill in gold processing became legendary. The local royal courts produced masterful pieces of jewelry, many of which were made using the lost wax technique. Even today, gold jewelry serves as a sign of the royal families' rank and affiliation. The powerful expressiveness of these unique pieces reflects the rich metaphors of the Akan and is based on the tradition of the highly esteemed art of oratory. The motifs depicted always refer to people, animals or objects that allegorically represent praiseworthy qualities and sayings. Further reading: Ross, Doran and Eisner, Georg (2008). The gold of the Akan. Museum Liaunig. Neuhaus: Museum Administration Ltd. ----------------------------------------------------- Jean-Louis Rinsoz Jean-Louis Rinsoz was born in Vevey in 1932. After completing his schooling, he studied economics at the University of Lausanne (Faculty of Business Administration, HEC) before joining the family business "Rinsoz et Ormond SA" in Vevey, which manufactured tobacco, cigars and cigarettes. Deeply attached to his home region, he was always closely involved in Vevey's social, cultural and industrial activities. In order to diversify the sources of tobacco supply and meet the growing demands of an expanding market, Jean-Louis Rinsoz looked for new production areas. His travels took him first to Maryland (USA) and then, in the mid-1960s, to Côte d'Ivoire. This country was a revelation for him. Everything he was passionate about was there: the nature, the people and their culture! In addition to developing a significant economic partnership with the Ivorian state by setting up several tobacco production centers there, Jean-Louis Rinsoz financed the opening of a number of small schools to provide access to education for the children of this country. He was officially appointed by the Ivorian state as "Honorary Consul of Côte d'Ivoire in Switzerland, based in Vevey" and was even inaugurated as village chief in the Baoulé region. He was equally fascinated by the traditional art of these regions, in its social, aesthetic and religious dimensions. It was in this context that he met the ethnologist and art historian Bohumil Holas, who was then director of the Museum of Civilizations of Côte d'Ivoire in Abidjan. The two men became friends. The confluence of all these factors resulted in the exhibition "Arts de la Côte d'Ivoire. The Treasures of the Abidjan Museum", which was held at the Museum of Fine Arts in Vevey in 1969. Jean-Louis Rinsoz was the chairman of the committee. The moving foreword he wrote for the catalog of this event testifies to his deep attachment to this country. Jean-Louis Rinsoz had applied for Ivorian citizenship. He was never to live to see that day, as he died in a tragic accident in 1971. The African objects from Jean-Louis Rinsoz's personal collection have been in the family ever since and this "treasure from Vevey" is being offered to international collectors of traditional African art for the first time at our auction. CHF 400 / 800 Weight in grams: 10 Condition: The condition of this lot (wear, signs of use, tears, any other detractions and the signs of age, etc. The condition of this lot (wear, tears, any other damage and signs of age, if applicable) can be seen in the photos we have uploaded for your documentation. Please do not hesitate to contact Hammer Auctions with any questions regarding this lot ([email protected]). Any statements regarding the condition of items made for the convenience of interested parties are opinions only and should not be treated as statements of fact. Hammer Auctions accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. In the rare event that the item does not match the description in the catalog, Hammer Auctions is here to help. Buyers may purchase the lot for a full

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