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About the Item
This exquisite lithograph by Charles Lapicque (1898–1988), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie N°3 (double), Juin 1952, originates from the 1952 edition published by Societe Internationale dArt XXe Siecle, Paris, under the direction of Gualtieri di San Lazzaro, editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1952. A vibrant example of Lapicques rhythmic modernism, it reflects the chromatic energy, optical sensitivity, and fluid spatial movement that define his celebrated oeuvre.
Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 12.5 x 9.75 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. Printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, one of the foremost ateliers of the 20th century.
Artwork Details:
Artist: Charles Lapicque (1898–1988)
Title: Sans titre (Untitled)
Medium: Lithograph on velin paper
Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.75 inches (31.75 x 24.77 cm)
Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued
Date: 1952
Publisher: Societe Internationale dArt XXe Siecle, Paris, under the direction of Gualtieri di San Lazzaro, editeur, Paris
Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris
Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium
Provenance: From the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie N°3 (double), Juin 1952, published by Societe Internationale dArt XXe Siecle, Paris; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1952
About the Publication:
Gualtieri di San Lazzaros XXe Siecle (Twentieth Century) was one of the most influential art journals of the modern era, founded in Paris in 1938 to unite the greatest painters, sculptors, and writers of the 20th century. San Lazzaro, a visionary editor and champion of modernism, believed deeply in the synthesis of art and literature, creating a publication that served as both a scholarly platform and a collectors object. Across its many issues, XXe Siecle featured original lithographs, pochoirs, linocuts, and wood engravings by leading modern masters including Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Miro, Braque, Leger, Kandinsky, and Calder, printed by premier ateliers such as Mourlot, Atelier Jacomet, and Lacouriere. The double issues of the 1950s reflect a flourishing period of postwar abstraction, sculpture, and avant garde experimentation. Today, XXe Siecle remains an essential reference point in 20th century art history, prized by collectors, museums, and scholars worldwide.
About the Artist:
Charles Lapicque (1898–1988) was a French painter and theorist whose rare fusion of scientific insight, poetic color, and rhythmic abstraction made him one of the most original and influential voices in 20th century modern art. Born in Theize, France, Lapicque trained as an engineer and physicist before fully devoting himself to painting, a scientific foundation that deeply informed his revolutionary approach to light, movement, and color. His background in optics and mathematics allowed him to translate scientific precision into visual poetry, developing a pictorial language that replaced linear perspective with chromatic vibration and dynamic energy. In Paris, Lapicque moved within the avant garde circles of Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists whose daring experimentation shaped the evolution of modern art and resonated with his own desire to unite structure and emotion. His mature style, marked by radiant hues and fluid spatial rhythm, bridged Fauvism, Cubism, and lyrical abstraction, creating compositions that seemed to pulse with musicality and light. By the 1940s and 1950s, Lapicque had become a leading figure in the Ecole de Paris, exhibiting widely in Europe and abroad, and helping to define the revival of color driven modernism in postwar France. Rejecting rigid forms, he created canvases that celebrated the sensory experience of vision itself—landscapes, seascapes, and mythological scenes transformed into radiant symphonies of form and color. His intellectual curiosity and expressive freedom influenced later generations of abstractionists, from Jean Bazaine and Serge Poliakoff to lyrical colorists and design innovators who admired his balance of rigor and emotion. A master of color theory, Lapicque viewed painting as both a scientific inquiry and a spiritual pursuit, believing that color could embody vibration, movement, and energy. His works were exhibited at the Salon des Tuileries, the Venice Biennale, and the Musee National dArt Moderne, which hosted a major retrospective in 1972, and are now held in collections at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Tate in London, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Collectors and scholars alike continue to revere his art for its luminosity, intellect, and modern vitality. His highest auction record was achieved by Portrait dun Tigre (1961), which sold for 384,463 USD at Sothebys, London, in March 2021, reaffirming Charles Lapicques enduring reputation as one of the most visionary and collectible French modernists of the 20th century.
Charles Lapicque, Sans titre, XXe Siecle 1952, lithograph printed by Mourlot.
- Creator:Charles Lapicque (1898 - 1988, French)
- Creation Year:1952
- Dimensions:Height: 12.4 in (31.5 cm)Width: 9.65 in (24.52 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Southampton, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1465216460632
Charles Lapicque
Charles Lapicque (1898-1988) was a French painter and printmaker known for his significant contributions to the art world, particularly in the realm of abstraction. Lapicque's work evolved over time, beginning with figurative painting and eventually transitioning towards a more abstract and geometric style influenced by Cubism and Futurism. Key aspects of Lapicque's art include his use of vivid colors, dynamic compositions, and a sense of movement that often characterizes his paintings. He was also known for his experiments with light and shadow, creating works that play with perception and spatial relationships.
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