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EXCEPTIONAL TABLEAU "NEW YORK" by Georges MATHIEU (1921-2012) Framed oil on canvas, signed and dated "54" lower left. Bears a glued label: "Elaine Graham Weitzen / Fine Arts in New York) with address and painting attribute on "Autor - Georges Mathieu, Oil on canvas, title : NY (New York), date : 1954, dimension :19,68in - 39,37in (measurements in inch = 50 x 100 in cm). On the central wooden frame on the back of the painting, there is an inscription in oil by the author (English: NY). Appraisal certificate enclosed. Provenance: Private collection. Size: 50 x 100 cm Two small holes in the lower right corner and a tiny bump in the upper right corner. Georges Mathieu is a French artist of the Tachisme school. Mathieu is one of the leading exponents of Art Informel (the French version of Abstract Expressionism) and is best known for his sharp abstract paintings in a calligraphic style, characterized by broad gestures, with a lyrical abstraction style, but also with tachism. Mathieu's expressive art combined with a natural talent for self-promotion earned him an international reputation in the 1950s. It's curious that Mathieu doesn't see himself as a practitioner of non-objective art, but rather as a historical artist using abstract forms. Be that as it may, his distinctive style has made him one of the most recognizable artists of the twentieth century in the language of Art Informel. In 1967, Air France commissioned him to paint fourteen pictures to be used as advertisements for the company. The basis for these paintings was (New York) 1954. Mathieu's gestural style was influenced by many people, including Taschist Hans Hartung (1904-89), American Jackson Pollock (1912-56), the inventor of action painting, and members of Japan's Gutai Artists Association (1954-72). A natural self-promoter, Mathieu painted many of his pictures at public appearances, usually applying the paint directly from the tube onto the canvas. At the height of his career, Mathieu was one of France's most successful artists and, in 1974, appeared in the documentary film Georges Mathieu, ou la fureur de l'être. Regarding the gallery's owner, Elaine Graham Weitzen (1920-2017) was a private New York art dealer and committed philanthropist whose keen eye and interest in new and emerging artists helped create an eclectic and personal collection. Inspired by her mother's passion for music and art, Mrs. Weitzen began collecting art in the 1950s and quickly forged friendships with artists Mark Tobey, Charles Seliger, George Rickey and Arnold Newman, among others. A dedicated member of the Sculpture Center's Board of Trustees, Elaine G. Weitzen's collection is rich in sculpture and champions the work of both young and established sculptors. It includes works by George Rickey, Jean Arp, Ronald Bladen, Menashe Kadishman and José de Rivera. Seeing herself as a bridge between the art world and the artists themselves, Ms. Weitzen understood the challenges artists face when trying to create their art and earn a living. Ms. Weitzen's passion for the arts and her commitment to young emerging artists are supported by the Elaine G. Weitzen Foundation for the Fine Arts.

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EXCEPTIONAL TABLEAU "NEW YORK" by Georges MATHIEU (1921-2012) Framed oil on canvas, signed and dated "54" lower left. Bears a glued label: "Elaine Graham Weitzen / Fine Arts in New York) with address and painting attribute on "Autor - Georges Mathieu, Oil on canvas, title : NY (New York), date : 1954, dimension :19,68in - 39,37in (measurements in inch = 50 x 100 in cm). On the central wooden frame on the back of the painting, there is an inscription in oil by the author (English: NY). Appraisal certificate enclosed. Provenance: Private collection. Size: 50 x 100 cm Two small holes in the lower right corner and a tiny bump in the upper right corner. Georges Mathieu is a French artist of the Tachisme school. Mathieu is one of the leading exponents of Art Informel (the French version of Abstract Expressionism) and is best known for his sharp abstract paintings in a calligraphic style, characterized by broad gestures, with a lyrical abstraction style, but also with tachism. Mathieu's expressive art combined with a natural talent for self-promotion earned him an international reputation in the 1950s. It's curious that Mathieu doesn't see himself as a practitioner of non-objective art, but rather as a historical artist using abstract forms. Be that as it may, his distinctive style has made him one of the most recognizable artists of the twentieth century in the language of Art Informel. In 1967, Air France commissioned him to paint fourteen pictures to be used as advertisements for the company. The basis for these paintings was (New York) 1954. Mathieu's gestural style was influenced by many people, including Taschist Hans Hartung (1904-89), American Jackson Pollock (1912-56), the inventor of action painting, and members of Japan's Gutai Artists Association (1954-72). A natural self-promoter, Mathieu painted many of his pictures at public appearances, usually applying the paint directly from the tube onto the canvas. At the height of his career, Mathieu was one of France's most successful artists and, in 1974, appeared in the documentary film Georges Mathieu, ou la fureur de l'être. Regarding the gallery's owner, Elaine Graham Weitzen (1920-2017) was a private New York art dealer and committed philanthropist whose keen eye and interest in new and emerging artists helped create an eclectic and personal collection. Inspired by her mother's passion for music and art, Mrs. Weitzen began collecting art in the 1950s and quickly forged friendships with artists Mark Tobey, Charles Seliger, George Rickey and Arnold Newman, among others. A dedicated member of the Sculpture Center's Board of Trustees, Elaine G. Weitzen's collection is rich in sculpture and champions the work of both young and established sculptors. It includes works by George Rickey, Jean Arp, Ronald Bladen, Menashe Kadishman and José de Rivera. Seeing herself as a bridge between the art world and the artists themselves, Ms. Weitzen understood the challenges artists face when trying to create their art and earn a living. Ms. Weitzen's passion for the arts and her commitment to young emerging artists are supported by the Elaine G. Weitzen Foundation for the Fine Arts.

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