48 - BERNARD CATHELIN (1919–2004)

BERNARD CATHELIN (1919–2004) Large Red and Black Still Life, 1990 (Passeron, 293) Color lithograph on Japanese paper Signed and inscribed “Artist’s proof,” edition of 10 numbered copies Printed by Atelier MORI, Japan 122.5 x 242.5 cm Color lithograph on Japan paper, signed and inscribed “Artist’s proof” Footnotes: The print was produced at Atelier Mori in Sakaki, Japan, the only studio capable of producing lithographs of this monumental size. For this exceptional project, Atelier Mori was entirely dedicated to Bernard Cathelin for five weeks. Thanks to his mastery of lithography, the artist was able to successfully complete this work of remarkable scale. The print was produced on the famous flatbed press designed by Mr. Mori himself—a press over six meters long, for which a dedicated workshop was built. The numbered prints remained in Japan; only the copies reserved for the artist and the publisher were brought back to France, which explains the great rarity of these works on the European market. The lithographs were printed at the Mori Atelier in Sakaki, Japan, the only workshop capable of producing lithographs of such monumental dimensions. For this exceptional project, the Mori Atelier was dedicated exclusively to the artist for five weeks. Thanks to his outstanding mastery of lithographic techniques, Cathelin was able to create a work of remarkable scale and complexity. The lithographs were printed on the famous flatbed press designed by Mr. Mori himself, for which a dedicated workshop was specially constructed. Only the artist’s proofs were brought back to France, making these works exceptionally rare on the European market. Provenance Acquired directly from the publisher by the current owner This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR AR Items subject to the artist’s resale royalty, payable by the buyer. For further information on this lot, please visit Bonhams.com