Avant le Déjeuner (Before Lunch)
Acrylic on canvas board
16 × 24 cm (without frame)
35.5 x 43.5 x 4 cm (with frame)
Signature: Lower left; also inscribed on verso
Condition: Excellent, presented in a gilded frame
In Avant le déjeuner (“Before Lunch”), Grégoire Mathias creates a playful and vibrant still life where bottles of wine, a glass, and a red-checkered cloth are arranged against the backdrop of the sea. The bold shapes and saturated colors lend the work a festive, almost theatrical quality, echoing the traditions of Synthetic Cubism while infusing it with Mathias’s characteristic rhythm and modern eye.
Painted in acrylic on canvas board, the piece is framed in a substantial gilded frame that enhances its presence. Despite its intimate size, the composition radiates with energy, suggesting both the convivial anticipation of a shared meal and the joy of Mediterranean light.
Signed lower left, this work reflects Mathias’s ability to turn everyday objects into striking compositions of color, balance, and narrative.
Perfect For
Collectors of Cubist-inspired still lifes
Interior designers looking for colorful, conversation-piece artworks for kitchens, dining rooms, or entertaining spaces
Buyers seeking affordable yet highly collectible paintings by Mathias
Collector's Insights
Small-format oils such as this offer an ideal entry point into Mathias’s oeuvre. They combine the immediacy of his vision with accessibility, while holding strong potential for appreciation as his international recognition and market continue to grow.
Keywords:
Greg Mathias, Grégoire Mathias, Avant le déjeuner, Cubist still life, oil painting, wine bottles still life...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Roger Kastel Art
