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Remy Blanchard (1958-1993) Painting

Framed Remy Blanchard (1958-1993) oil on canvas painting depicting two standing figures, one carrying a staff, walking with two sheep and a dog. Signed and dated '90 lower left.

Dimensions: sight: 70" x 66" frame: 73.5" x 69".

Blanchard worked at the origin of the Free Figuration movement. He has worked and exhibited in France, the United States and Japan since the 80s and early 90s. His painting is particularly inspired by his memories of childhood, large family, vacation: camping, caravan, bohemian life. He collaborated and exhibited with Basquiat, Kenny Scharf and Keith Haring. He died prematurely in 1993.

Figuration Libre ("Free Figuration") is a French art movement which began in the 1980s. It is the French equivalent of Bad Painting and Neo-expressionism in America and Europe, Junge Wilde in Germany and Transvanguardia in Italy.

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Condition:Overall good condition. Please see photos.

Estimate: $2,500 - $5,000
Unsold/Reserve Not Met

 

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