French sculptor Émile Gilioli crafted each piece to polished perfection. His smooth marble and bronze abstract sculptures feature reflective surfaces, graceful curves and sudden, sharp lines and angles. And while Gilioli was obsessed with refinement in his three-dimensional work, his abstract prints and watercolors reveal a looser, more expressive approach. No matter the chosen medium, his inner artist always shone through.
Gilioli was born in 1911 to a family of Italian shoemakers living in Paris. When he was three years old, his family moved back to Italy and settled in Mantua, where young Gilioli was eventually employed at the local forge. After World War I, his family moved back to France and Gilioli attended the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs and Beaux-Arts de Paris. He started working as a sculpture craftsman at 17 years old, and at 19, he joined the studio of Jean Boucher.
During World War II, Gilioli was stationed in Grenoble. There, he spent time at the Musée de Grenoble and was introduced to Cubism. Upon his return to Paris in 1945, he became one of the key figures in the city's burgeoning abstractionist movement. That same year, he held his first exhibition in Grenoble and also showed at two salons in Paris, in 1947 and ’49.
Gilioli eventually settled in the commune of Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze, where he opened a sculpture atelier. Throughout the 1950s, he continued to pave the way for abstract sculpture in the country, frequently exhibiting with artists like Alicia Penalba, François Stahly and Étienne Martin. Throughout his long career, Gilioli designed many large sculptures for public spaces.
In 1997, to mark the 20-year anniversary of his death, the commune of Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze purchased his workshop and home, turning the property into a museum to permanently display his creations.
Gilioli's sculptures and works on paper are held in museums in France and around the world, including the Musée de Grenoble, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Tate Gallery in London, the São Paulo Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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The Dove, Modern Lithograph by Emile Gilioli
By Émile Gilioli
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original hand-signed limited edition lithograph by famed sculptor Emile Gilioli. Edition of only 75. Émile Gilioli (b. Paris, 10 June 1911, d. Paris,...
Lithograph
Composition
By Émile Gilioli
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1962 Edition : III/X 56.00 cm. x 76.00 cm. 22.05 in. x 29.92 in. (paper) 50.00 cm. x 63.00 cm. 19.69 in. x 24.8 in. (image) Annoted "Epreuve artiste" Handsigned by the ...
Lithograph
$3,036Sale Price|20% Off
Labyrinthe, Paroles peintes I, Émile Gilioli
By Émile Gilioli
Located in Southampton, NY
Etching on vélin Johannot d’Arches paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the album, Paroles peintes I, 1962. Published by Éditions O. La...
Etching
Nude of Woman - Drawing by Emile Gilioli - Mid 20th Century
By Émile Gilioli
Located in Roma, IT
Nude of woman is an original modern artwork realized in the half of 20th century by the french artist Emile Gilioli. Sanguine drawingon light brown paper. The artwork is hand signe...
Pencil
Composition Black wing
By Émile Gilioli
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 3/50 66.50 cm. x 52.00 cm. 26.18 in. x 20.47 in. (paper) 64.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 25.2 in. x 19.69 in. (image) After the “Bl...
Lithograph
Male Face - Handsigned drawing
By Émile Gilioli
Located in Paris, IDF
Emile GILIOLI Male Face Drawing on art paper Handsigned on bottom left 65 x 50.2 cm (25.5 x 19.6 in.) Good condition, slight tear on the right side
Pencil
$38,384
Glacier
By Émile Gilioli
Located in PARIS, FR
"The Glacier" by Emile GILIOLI (1911-1977) "Perlino rosato" polished marble signed to underside "Gilioli" and dated "61" France 1961 height 27 cm width 29 cm depth 20 cm Provenance : World House Galleries, New York, 1962; Joseph H. Hirshhorn, New York, 1962-1966; Donation to the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington; Christie's, sold by order of the trustees of the Hirshhorn Museum, 1994. Biography : Émile Gilioli (1911-1977) was a French sculptor. He was one of the leaders of French post-war abstract sculpture, alongside Brancusi and Arp. Born into a family of Italian shoemakers living in Paris, they moved to Nice after the World War I. In 1932, Émile Gilioli took lessons at the School of Decorative Arts in Nice, notably with the future artist Marie Raymond...
Marble
Price Upon Request
Column, Unique Carved Marble and Stone Column Sculpture by Emile Gilioli
By Émile Gilioli
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Emile Gilioli, French (1911 - 1977) Title: Column Year: circa 1960 Medium: Carved and Painted Marble on Marble Base, Signature Incised Verso Size: 65.5 in. x 31 in. x 8 in. (...
Marble
$1,650
H 30.5 in W 17.5 in
MB 023 (Figurative Life Drawing of Handsome Male Nude by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic life drawing of male nude with charcoal and graphite by Mark Beard, "MB 023" graphite, Conte crayon and charcoal on Arches paper 30.5 x 17.5 inches unframed Signed, lower le...
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
MB 702 (Contemporary Life Drawing of Male Nude by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
MB 702 (Contemporary Life Drawing of Male Nude by Mark Beard) graphite, Conte crayon and charcoal on Arches paper 30 x 19 inches unframed Con...
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
Ed Moses artist, limited edition lithograph, "Untitled 7"
Located in Chesterfield, MI
Abstract limited edition lithograph by artist Ed Moses. Excellent piece for art collectors or NEW art collectors. It is hand signed by the artist. Note: It will require a slight...
Lithograph
$2,400
H 36.63 in W 27.13 in
Susan Sheehan Gallery (Ellsworth Kelly Posters 1951-2001) Poster (Signed) Color
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015) Title: "Susan Sheehan Gallery (Ellsworth Kelly Posters 1951-2001)" *Signed by Kelly in pencil lowe...
Lithograph
$6,750
H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 1.5 in
Alexander Calder 'Albi' Limited Edition, Signed Print
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Rafael, CA
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976), 'Albi', 1969 Lithograph in colors Pencil signed lower right Edition 94/100 Sheet: 35.25 x 25 inches In a vintage acrylic box...
Lithograph
$959
H 11.03 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
Jean Cocteau - The Elegant Toreador - Original Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: The Elegant Toreador 1961 Dimensions: 28 x 38 cm Lithograph made for the portfolio "Gitans et Corridas" published by Société de D...
Lithograph
$5,037
H 15.36 in W 11.23 in D 0.04 in
Zao Wou-ki - Original Lithograph - Abstract Composition
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Zao Wou-ki - Original Lithograph 1962 From La tentation de l’Occident Dimensions: 39 x 28.5 cm Publisher: Les Bibliophiles Comtois Edition of 170 Reference: Jørgen Ågerup 137 - 146...
Lithograph
$5,037
H 15.36 in W 11.23 in D 0.04 in
Zao Wou-ki - Original Lithograph - Abstract Composition
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Zao Wou-ki - Original Lithograph 1962 From La tentation de l’Occident Dimensions: 39 x 28.5 cm Publisher: Les Bibliophiles Comtois Edition of 170 Reference: Jørgen Ågerup 137 - 146...
Lithograph
$2,400
H 32.5 in W 20.5 in D 1 in
MB083, Male Nude Drawing by Mark Beard, Custom Frame
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic life drawing of male nude with graphite and conte crayon by Mark Beard 30 x 17.5 inches 32.5 x 20.5 inches custom framed in cherry wood molding Stamped Artist's atelier st...
Conté, Archival Paper, Graphite
$2,400
H 33 in W 25 in D 1 in
Figure Drawing by Mark Beard (Muscular Male Nude Graphite Life Drawing), Framed
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic life drawing of male nude with graphite and conte crayon by Mark Beard graphite, Conte crayon on Arches paper 30 x 22.5 inches 33 x 25 inches custom framed in cherry wood m...
Archival Paper, Graphite, Conté
$779
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Original Nude Female Figure Drawing - Mixed Media Paper Artwork by Polish Artist
By Michał Bajsarowicz
Located in Warsaw, PL
Original Nude Female Figure Drawing - Mixed Media Paper Artwork by Polish Artist Contemporary acrylic on mixed technique painting on paper depicting a nude by Polish artist Michal B...
Acrylic, Pencil, Mixed Media
$3,800
H 30.25 in W 24.19 in D 1 in
Pablo Picasso Le Mousquetaire Bleu “Portraits Imaginaires” Limited Edition Print
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Dallas, TX
Le Mousquetaire Bleu Artist: Pablo Picasso (after) Date: June 5, 1969 Medium: Lithograph on paper Edition: Numbered 139/375 (Unsigned) Condition: Excellent vintage condition, prof...
Lithograph
Composition
By Émile Gilioli
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, ca1975 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 3/50 52.00 cm. x 66.50 cm. 20.47 in. x 26.18 in. (paper) 50.00 cm. x 64.00 cm. 19.69 in. x 25.2 in. (image) Based...
Lithograph
No title
By Émile Gilioli
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 3/50 66.50 cm. x 52.00 cm. 26.18 in. x 20.47 in. (paper) 64.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 25.2 in. x 19.69 in. (image) Gilioli reve...
Lithograph
No title
By Émile Gilioli
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph Handsigned by the artist in pencil Edition : 3/50 52.00 cm. x 66.50 cm. 20.47 in. x 26.18 in. (paper) 50.00 cm. x 64.00 cm. 19.69 in. x 25.2 in. (image) This work by É...
Lithograph
Untitled
By Émile Gilioli
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 48/60 40.00 cm. x 59.00 cm. 15.75 in. x 23.23 in. (paper) 28.00 cm. x 47.00 cm. 11.02 in. x 18.5 in. (image) In this small lithograph, the Italian cubist...
Lithograph
Untitled
By Émile Gilioli
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, circa 1965 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 50/50 This lithograph, one of the last by the Italian artist, presents an agitated composition that gives prid...
Lithograph
The Dove, Modern Lithograph by Emile Gilioli
By Émile Gilioli
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original hand-signed lithograph by famed sculptor Emile Gilioli. Émile Gilioli (b. Paris, 10 June 1911, d. Paris, 19 January 1977), was a French scul...
Lithograph