Pierre DUTEURTRE - Au piano - Oil on canvas - Signed lower left - Countersigned, titled and monogrammed on back - 27 x 22 cm Note: Pierre Duteurtre is a contemporary French artist whose work is distinguished by its inventive exploration of form and texture. Specializing in sculpture and installation, Duteurtre creates works that fuse modern aesthetics with traditional and contemporary materials. His bold artistic approach and commitment to experimentation make him a prominent figure in today's artistic landscape, constantly exploring new ways to provoke and inspire through his art.

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