René Bolliger

'Muscles, Muscles and More Muscles' by René Bolliger, Male Nude Erotica c. 1960s

Circa 1960s

'Reclining Nude en Plein Aire', gouache on art paper, by Raymond Debiève (circa 1960s). The reclining figure is one of the most popular poses in art history...

'Standing Nude Study', pastel on art paper, by Louis Latapie (circa 1930). There is something very pure in the naked human body, but for some that purity can veer towards pruriency. ...

'Modern Dancers', pastel, ink and gouache on fine art paper by French artist, singer and sculptor, Mick Micheyl (1964). Two elegant young men are depicted in a graceful dancing pose, arms outstretched, their lithe bodies so agile and limber. Perhaps one of the dancers was her friend, Philippe, to whom the painting is dedicated on the bottom. The dedication says: 'For you Philippe, all my friendship'. Signed: 'Mick Micheyl'. The work has been newly framed and glazed after having been acquired in the S. of France. It is in fair vintage condition commensurate with age showing minor blemishing on the paper. Upon request a video of the piece can be provided. Dimensions with Frame: H 75 cm / 29.5" W 61 cm / 24" Dimensions without Frame: H 56 cm / 22" W 42 cm / 16.5" About the Artist: Mick Micheyl (1922 - 2019) was born in Lyon and had a busy and rewarding artistic career as a singer, producer, reviewer, metal sculptor, artist. After having received training at the School of Fine Arts in Lyon she became a painter and decorator in the theatre but then commenced a career in the musical activities of a theatrical troupe. She won the ABC competition in Paris in 1949 with a song, Le Marchand de Poésie, which she composed herself. She then performed in many cabarets: L'Échelle de Jacob, Harlequin and Liberty's. In the 1950s she was one of the most important French cabaret singers of that period. One of her titles, 'Un Gamin de Paris', became one of the French standards and also performed by Yves Montand and Robert Clary...

'The Roman Bath', pencil on art paper (circa 1960s), School of Rome. Three broad-shouldered men make their way through the sultry corridors of the Hammam in...

Sunil Das - Making Love Series II - 9 x 7 inches (unframed size) Pen and Ink on Paper Pasted on Board Inclusive of shipment in ready to hang form. Sunil D...

Sunil Das - Erotic Series IV - 14 x 10.5 inches (unframed size) Reversible, Pen & Ink on Paper Inclusive of shipment in ready to hang form. Sunil Das (1939-2015) was a Master Modern...

Sunil Das - Making Love Series III - 9 x 7 inches (unframed size) Pen & Ink on Paper Inclusive of shipment in ready to hang form. Sunil Das (1939-2015) wa...

Sunil Das - Erotic Series I - 9 x 7 inches (unframed size) Pen & Ink on Paper Inclusive of shipment in ready to hang form. Figures, female torsos in frontal nudity, a crouching cow ...