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Period: 1950s
Letter by Palma Bucarelli - 1954
Located in Roma, IT
This Letter by Palma Bucarelli is a typewritten document of the Superintendence at the National Gallery of Modern Art, addressed to the Director of the Rome Institute for Solidarity ...
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
Picasso Lithographe II, 1947-1949 by Farnand Mourlot - 1950
Located in Roma, IT
This volume includes 2 original lithographs by Pablo Picasso on cover and on frontespiece. Copy on velin d'arches. Perfect conditions.
Pages: 208
Edition: Monte-Carlo, Sauret
Forma...
Category
Cubist 1950s More Art
Materials
Paper
Autograph Card Signed by Vittorio Gorresio - 1954
Located in Roma, IT
This is a unique Autograph Card Signed by Vittorio Gorresio (Modena, 1910 - Rome1982) to the Countess A.L. Pecci Blunt.
Around 1954. In Italian. With ...
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
Typewritten Letter Signed by Carlo L. Ragghianti to M. Maccari - 1952
Located in Roma, IT
"Mostra del Selvaggio - T.L.S." is a Typewritten Letter Signed by Carlo Ludovico Ragghianti to Mino Maccari.
Florence, October 8th, 1952. One page, single-sided. In Italian. On lett...
Category
Modern 1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
Il Selvaggio, La Resistenza e la Liberazione - Typewritten Letter - 1956
Located in Roma, IT
"Il Selvaggio, La Resistenza e la Liberazione - T.L.S." is a Typewritten Letter Signed by Carlo Ludovico Ragghianti to Mino Maccari.
Florence, October 23rd, 1956...
Category
Modern 1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
Set of 2 Autograph Letters Signed by Carla Gronchi - 1955/1957
Located in Roma, IT
2 Autograph Letters Signed by Carla Gronchi (1912-1993), the first lady of the Italian President Giovanni Gronchi (1955-1962), to the Countess Pecci-Blunt.
A.L.S. Rome, October 14th 1955. In Italian. One page, single-sided. Excellent condition, including original envelope;
A.L.S. Rome, April 27th 1957. Two pages, single-sided. On letterhead paper "Carla Gronchi". Excellent condition, including original envelope.
Interesting letters in which the fist lady thanks for the pleasant visit at the Countes'' Royal Villa in Marlia and. In the second autograph Carla Gronchi has to decline the Countess's worldly invitation to t a classical music concert.
Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci-Blunt (Rome, 1885 - Marlia, 1971)
Best-known as "Mimì" Pecci-Blunt , the Italian noblewoman was an art collector, patron and nephew of Pope Leo XIII. Extremely volcanic, she was very active in the cultural field, opening numerous lounges, galleries and theaters. In 1919 she married Cecil Blumenthal, later changed to Blunt, a wealthy Jewish banker from New York, heir to an important collection of nineteenth-century French painting. His Parisian and Roman salons was attended by artists and intellectuals of the caliber of Salvador Dalì, Paul Valery, Poulenc, Paul Claudel...
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
La Nouvelle de Mariage - Autograph Letter Signed by François Le Grix - 1950
Located in Roma, IT
La Nouvelle de Mariage is a lot of 2 Autograph Letters Signed by François Le Grix, to the Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci Blunt. in French. Excellent condition, including original envel...
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
L'Artiste Marc Vanclair - Autograph Letter Signed by François Le Grix - 1954
Located in Roma, IT
L'Artiste Marc Vanclair is the main content of this Autograph Letter signed by François Le Grix, to the Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci Blunt.
Paris, May 31st 1954. One page, double-s...
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
Lot of Manuscripts by Afro Basaldella - 1951-1970
Located in Roma, IT
This Lot of Manuscripts by Afro Basaldella to the Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci Blunt is composed by three autograph card written and signed by the Itali...
Category
Contemporary 1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
Autograph Postcard Signed by Mimi Quilici Buzzacchi to Silvio Perina - 1958
Located in Roma, IT
Autograph Postcard Signed by Mimi Quilici Buzzacchi to Silvio Perina.
Ferrara, May 5th 1958. In Italian.
On the front, a black and white photo of the Duomo of Ferrara. On the back...
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Paper
Picasso Musée des Arts Décoratifs - Vintage Catalogue by P. Picasso - 1955
Located in Roma, IT
Original Title: Picasso. Dessins en noir et en couleurs. 15 Décembre 1969-12 Janvier 1971.
Catalogue of Pablo Picasso's exhibition held at the Louise Leiris Gallery in Paris, from 1...
Category
Modern 1950s More Art
Materials
Paper
Five Autographs by Ossip Zadkine to Nesto Jacometti - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Autographs by Ossip Zadkine to Nesto Jacometti, is a lot composed of 5 items, written in French, 1958-1959, concerning Zadkine's exhibitions.
In detail:
Autograph Letter Signed. Pa...
Category
Modern 1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
Happy New Year Card - Signed by Nicolas Nabokov - 1954
Located in Roma, IT
Autograph Happy New Year Card Signed by Nicolas Nabokov to the Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci-Blunt.
Paris, December 21st 1954 . In 24°. In French. Excellent condition: As good as Ne...
Category
Modern 1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
Grands Compositions sur Papier - Correspondence - 1957/59
Located in Roma, IT
Grands Compositions sur Papier is a Correspondence between Mario Prassinos and Nesto Jacometti, written in French, from 1957 to 1959, is composed of 12 items, prefectly readable a...
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
'Flamenco', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, Academie Chaumière, LACMA, SFAA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Stamped, verso, with estate stamp for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and created circa 1955.
A Post-Impressionist figural monotype showing a woman standing beneath a tree in t...
Category
Post-Impressionist 1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Monotype
Henri Matisse -- Portraits
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Henri Matisse
Portraits, 1954
Reproduction of 93 portraits by the artist, including 60 black plates of drawings, lithographs and paintings and 33 plates of paintings in colour.
Edit...
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Paper
Bewitched Bunny Limited Edition Cel 1954 Estate hand-signed by June Foray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Limited Edition Cel
IMAGE SIZE: 12 Field
EDITION SIZE: 50
SKU: 83002
ABOUT THE ART: Estate Hand-signed by June Foray
ABOUT THE IMAGE: “Bewitched Bunny 1954” Shows Witch H...
Category
Pop Art 1950s More Art
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pen, Pencil
Sleeping Beauty Original Production Drawing: Maleficent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleeping Beauty was released in January 29, 1959. It was the 16th animated feature in the Disney Animated Canon. It was the last animated feature produced...
Category
Pop Art 1950s More Art
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pen, Pencil
'Two Faces With A Bird #339' signed watercolor
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Art: 17 3/4"x 15"
Frame: 31" x 26 3/4"
Signed Watercolor
Born in 1908, Sylvia Spicuzza was the daughter of noted painter Francesco Spicuzza. Sylvia devoted herself to teaching art to the students of Lake Bluff Elementary School in Shorewood, WI. During this time Sylvia produced a magnificent body of work that was undiscovered until her death. Sylvia's work is rich, diverse and fascinating collection of drawings...
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Watercolor
"Les Appartements du Baron de Redé en l'Hôtel Lambert, Isle Saint-Louis" 1954
Located in Bristol, CT
A photographic tribute to the Baron de Rede's magnificent Hotel Particulier.
The main body of the book is composed of 13 photographs taken by Jean Vincent of the exterior and apartme...
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Paper
Pair of Iron Egret Wall Sculptures
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful pair of patinated iron egret bird wall sculptures, one reaching for the sky and one focused forward, each signed on the weighted bases “Maxfield Parrish Jr, March 1956”. ...
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Iron
Jacques villon En colère
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jacques villon
En colère
Issue of the portfolio
Twelve contemporaries
Éditions d'art du Lion . Paris
1959
Published in 1000 copies
Signature in the board
900 euros
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Paper
One Froggy Evening - 1955 Limited Edition Cel by Chuck Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ONE FROGGY EVENING - 1955
MEDIUM: Limited Edition Cel
IMAGE SIZE: 12 Field
EDITION SIZE: 195
SKU: 85012
ABOUT THE ART: Director's Cut
Category
Pop Art 1950s More Art
Materials
Giclée
Maurice vlaminck Paysage d’île de France
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Maurice vlaminck Paysage d’île de France
Issue of the portfolio
Twelve contemporaries
Éditions d'art du Lion . Paris
1959
Published in 1000 copies
Si...
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Paper
Copper Etching III
By Ana Rosa de Ycaza
Located in Tulsa, OK
Ana Rosa de Ycaza’s’s Copper Etching III is a black and white engraving copper minimalist abstract mixed media with a french oak frame measuring 14 x 14 priced at $1000.
Ana Rosa de Ycaza an artist born in 1915 was affiliated with Atelier 17 a studio that attracted the likes of Mark Rothko, Joan Míro, William de Kooning...
Category
Abstract 1950s More Art
Materials
Copper
Beanstalk Bunny signed by Chuck Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BEANSTALK BUNNY
MEDIUM: Limited Edition Cel
IMAGE SIZE: 16 Field
EDITION SIZE: 30
SKU: 83263
ABOUT THE ART: Estate Signed
ABOUT THE IMAGE: “Beanstalk Bunny” A depiction of “James...
Category
Pop Art 1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Pen, Pencil
Géo ham "The shooting star" 1956 Rare Lithograph of the mythical Renault
By Geo Ham
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Géo ham
The shooting star
1956
Rare Lithograph of the mythical Renault
Shooting star on salt lake
Signed and dated by the artist
Good condition
Small traces and folds in the margi...
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Paper
This is a Life? Original Production Cel: Elmer Fudd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Original Production Cel on Hand Painted Background
IMAGE SIZE: 13.5" x 10.5"
PRODUCTION: This is a Life?, 1955
FRAMING: Framing included in Pricing
SKU: CCV1585
ABOUT THE...
Category
Pop Art 1950s More Art
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pen, Pencil
What’s Opera, Doc? by Chuck Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Giclée on Canvas
IMAGE SIZE: 33" by 45"
EDITION SIZE: 250
SKU: GICLEE-07
ABOUT THE IMAGE: What’s Opera, Doc? Bugs Bunny dressed up in an opera costume...
Category
Pop Art 1950s More Art
Materials
Canvas, Giclée
Black and White
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The artist Pinajian signed lower right with ink. it is ink on paper.
Category
Abstract Expressionist 1950s More Art
Materials
Archival Ink
Birds Anonymous
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed by Friz Freleng
MEDIUM: Limited Edition Cel
SIZE: 10.5" x 12.5"
EDITION SIZE: 750
ARTIST: Friz Freleng
SIGNED: Friz Freleng
SKU: FF1034
ABOUT THE IMAGE: It’s easy to see how cats can be addicted to birds. What’s not easy is getting a cat off birds. Nonetheless, Sylvester is a prime candidate for intervention in “Birds Anonymous,” directed by Friz Freleng in 1957. Of course, all is not lost. At least Sylvester sought help. “Birds Anonymous” is a hand drawn, inked and painted cel with Giclée background. Each piece in the edition has been signed by Friz Freleng.
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Friz Freleng was an American animator, cartoonist, director, producer and composer known for his work at Warner Brothers on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons. He introduced and/or developed several of the studio's biggest stars, including Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Tweety, Sylvester the cat, Yosemite Sam...
Category
Pop Art 1950s More Art
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pencil
Original Colored Drawing By Bob McKimson 1951 Framed: Tweety's SOS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing Size: 11'' x 8.5''
Frame Size: 17.75 x 15.25
Tweety's SOS is a 1951 Warner Bros./Merrie Melodies cartoon directed by Friz Freleng. The short was released on September 22, 1951, and stars Tweety and Sylvester.
Up for sale is this original production drawing of Tweety Bird done by Bob McKimson in the 1951 for the production. The drawing has color around the drawing. Piece comes matted and framed (sold as is) with COA
Includes Certificate of Authenticity from Choice Collectibles as well as a signed letter from Robert McKimson...
Category
Pop Art 1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Pencil
"Lanvin Arpege Perfume w/ Santa Claus 3-D Advert Sig"
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 20 5/8"H x 7 3/4"W
c1950s
Hand-made by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002)
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Watercolor, Cardboard
Vaso in ceramica a lustro di manifattura italiana della metà del Novecento
Located in Florence, IT
Vaso in ceramica a doppia bocca, bianco con interno nero e e nero con interno bianco (37 x 28 x 28 cm). L'effetto opalescente è dovuto alla tecnica "a lustro", un processo che si av...
Category
Other Art Style 1950s More Art
Materials
Ceramic
Tex Avery Deputy Droopy Original Production Cel: Deputy Droopy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Original Production Cel
IMAGE SIZE: 10.5" x 12.5"
YEAR: 1955
ABOUT THE IMAGE: Slim and Shorty make repeated attempts to crack the safe, yet they are thwarted by their own incompetence or by Droopy. Each time one or both outlaws must run off to the hills to yell, scream or laugh so as not to wake the sheriff...
Category
Pop Art 1950s More Art
Materials
Paint, Paper
Tom and Jerry 1958 Original Production Cel on Hand-Painted Background: Tom, Baby
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Original Production Cel on Original Background
IMAGE SIZE: 11.5" x 9"
PRODUCTION: Tom and Jerry, Tot Watchers (1958)
SKU: CCV2926
ABOUT THE MEDIUM: Original Production Cels...
Category
Pop Art 1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Donald's Weekend Original Production Cel: Donald Duck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Original Production Cel on Printed Background
IMAGE SIZE: 12.5" x 10.5"
PRODUCTION: Soccermania
YEAR: 1987
SKU: CCV2221
ABOUT THE IMAGE: Sport Goofy in Soccermania is an an...
Category
Pop Art 1950s More Art
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pencil
Knighty-Knight Bugs Limited Edition Cel by Friz Freleng
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Cel Recreation 1/1 on Printed Background
IMAGE SIZE: 12 Field
PRODUCTION: Looney Tunes
SKU: IFA3450
SIGNED BY: Friz Freleng
ABOUT THE IMAGE: Lo...
Category
Pop Art 1950s More Art
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pen, Pencil
Kill Da Wabbit from "What's Opera, Doc?" by Chuck Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Limited Edition Cel
IMAGE SIZE: 16 Field
EDITION SIZE: 250
SKU: 90042
ABOUT THE ART: Hand-signed by Chuck Jones
ABOUT THE IMAGE: “Kill Da Wabbit” Image from “What’s Opera, ...
Category
Pop Art 1950s More Art
Materials
Canvas, Giclée
Pigeon, by Gustave Miklos, Animals, Drawing, Work on paper, Sculpture study
By Gustave Miklos 1
Located in Geneva, CH
Pigeon, by Gustave Miklos, Animals, Drawing, Work on paper, Sculpture study
Pigeon
Circa 1957
Pencil, watercolor and gouache on paper
26 x 38.5 cm / 60...
Category
Art Deco 1950s More Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
"Colour And Pattern In The Home" 1954 CARRINGTON, Noel
Located in Bristol, CT
CARRINGTON, Noel
[160] pp.
w/ lithographs by Roland Collins
B.T. Batsford
1954
10" x 7 3/4"
Noel Carrington's design book, exploring ways to integrate 1950s colour and pattern ...
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Paper
"Lanvin Paris Gift Set Arpege/ My Sin/ Crescendo w/ Black Poodle 3-D Advert Sign
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 13 1/2"H x 9"W
c1950s
Hand-made by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002)
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Watercolor, Cardboard
"Lanvin Paris For Men Cologne c1950s 3-D Advert Sign"
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 14 1/2"H x 10 3/4"W
c1950s
Hand-made by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002)
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Watercolor, Cardboard
"Lanvin Traveler Arpege & My Sin c1950s 3-D Advert Sign"
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 14 3/4"H x 9 5/8"W
c1950s
Hand-made by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002)
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Watercolor, Cardboard
"Lanvin Paris Pretexte/ My Sin Christmas c1950s Advert Sign w/ Cat On Fence"
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 9 3/8"H x 17 5/8"W x 6 5/8"D
c1950s
Hand-made by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002)
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Cardboard
'Lanvin's Paris Traveler Arpege/ My Sin c1950s Advert Sign w/ White Poodle"
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 18 3/8"H x 11 1/4"W
w/ easel-back
c1950s
Hand-made by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002)
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Cardboard
"Lanvin Paris Gift Set w/ Poodles In Window"
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 14"H x 9"W
w/ easel-back
c1950s
Hand-made by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002)
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Cardboard
Lanvin Paris Arpege/ My Sin Perfume Advert Sign w/ Santa On Bicycle
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 17 3/4"H x 11 3/4"W
w/ easel-back
c1950s
Hand-made by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002)
Category
1950s More Art
Materials
Cardboard
Mathieu Matégot - Sans titre, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, wool, design
Located in London, GB
Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001)
Sans titre
c.1950s
wool tapestry, Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre
150 x 70 cm
signed ‘Matégot’ and with the Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre monogram (lower right)
Price:
$11,000 USD
Provenance:
Barry Friedman Ltd, New York (stock no. BF21324)
Notes:
Mathieu Matégot was a Hungarian-born French designer, architect and artist. After studying at Budapest's School of Fine Arts in 1929, Matégot travelled across Italy and the USA until settling in Paris in 1931 where he worked as a set designer, window dresser and tapestry maker.
Matégot volunteered for the French resistance at the start of the Second World War, only to be captured by the Nazis. A dreadful fate for most, however, it was during his time as a prisoner of war that the artist discovered metalworking techniques (such as Rigitulle) which he later patented and became renowned for. Upon his release, Matégot was awarded French citizenship.
After the war, the artist's interest in tapestry was renewed after being introduced to contemporary tapestry revivalist, Jean Lurçat. However, in order to make ends meet, Matégot pursued furniture design; he established a workshop in Paris and dedicated his time to translating the groundbreaking metal techniques into popular handcrafted objects.
In 1959, Matégot abandoned furniture design and focused exclusively on his passion for abstract tapestries. He continued his work as a pioneer of French Modern tapestry...
Category
Abstract 1950s More Art
Materials
Tapestry
Mathieu Matégot - Oberon, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, wool, design
Located in London, GB
Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001)
Oberon
c.1950s
wool tapestry, Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre; (possibly) no. 2
125 x 202 cm
signed ‘Matégot’ and with the Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre monogram (lower right); titled, inscribed, numbered and signed (workshop label on the verso)
Price:
$18,000 USD
Provenance:
Barry Friedman Ltd, New York (stock no. BF19387)
Notes:
Mathieu Matégot was a Hungarian-born French designer, architect and artist. After studying at Budapest's School of Fine Arts in 1929, Matégot travelled across Italy and the USA until settling in Paris in 1931 where he worked as a set designer, window dresser and tapestry maker.
Matégot volunteered for the French resistance at the start of the Second World War, only to be captured by the Nazis. A dreadful fate for most, however, it was during his time as a prisoner of war that the artist discovered metalworking techniques (such as Rigitulle) which he later patented and became renowned for. Upon his release, Matégot was awarded French citizenship.
After the war, the artist's interest in tapestry was renewed after being introduced to contemporary tapestry revivalist, Jean Lurçat. However, in order to make ends meet, Matégot pursued furniture design; he established a workshop in Paris and dedicated his time to translating the groundbreaking metal techniques into popular handcrafted objects.
In 1959, Matégot abandoned furniture design and focused exclusively on his passion for abstract tapestries. He continued his work as a pioneer of French Modern tapestry...
Category
Abstract 1950s More Art
Materials
Tapestry
Mathieu Matégot - Castille, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, aubusson, design
Located in London, GB
Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001)
Castille
c.1950s
Aubusson tapestry, Pinton Frères; (probably) unique
156 x 120 cm
signed ‘Matégot’ and with the Pinton Frères monogram (lower right); titled, inscribed, numbered and signed (workshop label on the verso)
Price:
$14,000 USD
Provenance:
Barry Friedman Ltd, New York (stock no. BF11410)
Notes:
Mathieu Matégot was a Hungarian-born French designer, architect and artist. After studying at Budapest's School of Fine Arts in 1929, Matégot travelled across Italy and the USA until settling in Paris in 1931 where he worked as a set designer, window dresser and tapestry maker.
Matégot volunteered for the French resistance at the start of the Second World War, only to be captured by the Nazis. A dreadful fate for most, however, it was during his time as a prisoner of war that the artist discovered metalworking techniques (such as Rigitulle) which he later patented and became renowned for. Upon his release, Matégot was awarded French citizenship.
After the war, the artist's interest in tapestry was renewed after being introduced to contemporary tapestry revivalist, Jean Lurçat. However, in order to make ends meet, Matégot pursued furniture design; he established a workshop in Paris and dedicated his time to translating the groundbreaking metal techniques into popular handcrafted objects.
In 1959, Matégot abandoned furniture design and focused exclusively on his passion for abstract tapestries. He continued his work as a pioneer of French Modern tapestry...
Category
Abstract 1950s More Art
Materials
Tapestry
Mathieu Matégot - Apollo, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, aubusson, design
Located in London, GB
Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001)
Apollo
c.1950s
Aubusson tapestry, Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre; edition 3 of 6
142 x 118 cm
signed ‘Matégot’ with the Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre monogram (lower right); titled, inscribed, numbered and signed (workshop label on the verso)
Price:
$13,000 USD
Provenance:
Barry Friedman Ltd, New York (stock no. BF19383.3)
Notes:
Mathieu Matégot was a Hungarian-born French designer, architect and artist. After studying at Budapest's School of Fine Arts in 1929, Matégot travelled across Italy and the USA until settling in Paris in 1931 where he worked as a set designer, window dresser and tapestry maker.
Matégot volunteered for the French resistance at the start of the Second World War, only to be captured by the Nazis. A dreadful fate for most, however, it was during his time as a prisoner of war that the artist discovered metalworking techniques (such as Rigitulle) which he later patented and became renowned for. Upon his release, Matégot was awarded French citizenship.
After the war, the artist's interest in tapestry was renewed after being introduced to contemporary tapestry revivalist, Jean Lurçat. However, in order to make ends meet, Matégot pursued furniture design; he established a workshop in Paris and dedicated his time to translating the groundbreaking metal techniques into popular handcrafted objects.
In 1959, Matégot abandoned furniture design and focused exclusively on his passion for abstract tapestries. He continued his work as a pioneer of French Modern...
Category
Abstract 1950s More Art
Materials
Tapestry
