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'La Lampe a Petrole' by Philippe Bonnet, French (1927-2007) oil on canvas

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Philippe Bonnet (French 1927–2017) La Lampe à Pétrole Signed and dated PH.Bonnet 56 . Friends with and influenced by Nicolas de Staël, Philippe Bonnet was an important figure in the history of 20Th Century French Art. The colours deployed and use of the palette knife to render this image have given the oil lamp, an inanimate an almost human character. Its delicate and subtle and beautiful . Provenance:Arthur Tooth & Sons Ltd (label to reverse)
  • Creator:
    Philippe Bonnet (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.45 in (57 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Style:
    De Stijl (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1957
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Oxford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10201243082922

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