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Serge Guerin (1916)
Mid Century French Geometric Abstract Circular Composition Ink on Paper

$917.46
£675
€790.29
CA$1,285.10
A$1,410.21
CHF 730.15
MX$16,881.37
NOK 9,160.46
SEK 8,618.23
DKK 5,903.11

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Title: Mid Century French Geometric Abstract Circular Composition Ink on Paper by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French Signed bottom right Black ink on paper, unframed Size: 19.75 (height) x 25.75 (width) inches Provenance: private collection, Paris, France Condition: overall good and sound; light toning to edges and minor handling marks consistent with age; ink strong and surface clean Description: An exceptional mid-century geometric abstraction by French modernist Serge Guerin, rendered in fine black ink on textured wove paper. This elegant composition is defined by its circular framework of interlocking, spiked forms that radiate from the edges toward an open centre. Guerin’s intricate use of line, pattern and balance reveals both architectural precision and lyrical rhythm, characteristic of his mature style in the 1950s–1970s. The circular form—a rare motif within Guerin’s known works—introduces a sense of unity and movement, suggesting both containment and expansion. The artist’s controlled ink technique, with its interplay of dense black planes and delicately crosshatched areas, evokes the visual vocabulary of Constructivism and Op Art. The structural sharpness and symmetrical flow create a hypnotic, near-cosmic quality that situates this piece firmly within the lineage of post-war European abstraction. This signed work would appeal to collectors of French mid-century modernism, minimalist works on paper, and architectural abstract design. Ideal for framing, its striking contrast and geometric clarity make it a sophisticated focal point for both vintage and contemporary interiors. Keywords for collectors and interiors: French mid century abstract, geometric ink drawing, circular composition, Constructivist French art, Ecole de Paris abstraction, Op Art influence.
  • Creator:
    Serge Guerin (1916) (1916, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509317052802

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