Papart, Max, Original, Signed, Oil on Canvas Start Price USD 12,500.00 Current Price USD 12,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 08, 2008 End Time Friday, July 18, 2008 Location Masterworks Fine Art, Oakland Hills, CA See more about 'Papart, Max, Original, Signed, Oil on Canvas' Description --> home current inventory search art knowledge art commentary buy art about us contact us Title: Hommage a Van der WeydenArtist: Papart, MaxMedium: Oil on CanvasImage Size: 39.4 in x 39.4 in (100 cm x 100 cm)Sheet Size: 39.4 in x 39.4 in (100 cm x 100 cm)Framed Size: 49.75 in x 49.75 in (126.37 cm x 126.37 cm)Signature: This work has a guaranteed signature by Papart in oil at the top rightEdition: unique workCondition: Large and beautiful canvas with vivid colors, a rich textural surface, this work is in marvelous condition!  Description:Painted in 1957, this remarkable oil on canvas reflects Papart's keen sense of artistic balance, his rich painterly style, and his beautiful figural representation. Hommage a Van der Weyden is signed, titled and dated at the top right, 'Max Papart Hommage a Van der Weyden, 1-57''. It is signed, titled, and dated again, and numbered on the reverse as follows: 'Max Papart Homage a Roger Van der Weyden MCMLVII, no. 75.' There is a rich provenance associated with this work that begins at Galerie Paul Perdides, Paris, travels to the collection of Ambassador Ruth Lewis Farkas, and concludes at a Private Collection in Berkeley, CA. In creating this masterpiece, Papart has looked to fifteenth century master Rogier Van der Weyden's work, "Annunciation." Van der Weyden's "Annunciation" is a visual interpretation of the biblical tale, where an angel appears to Mary, informing her she will become pregnant with the Son of God, Jesus. In this piece, Van der Weyden creates a fifteenth century scene, where a virginal Mary kneels before her bed, right hand raised in holy tradition, as the angel, occupying the left portion of the piece, appears to float, hands in a similar position, sharing the good news. In Papart's "Hommage," he maintains the subject matter and gentle spiritual quality of the piece, while reinterpreting the artistic execution to reflect modern sensibilities. Unlike the hyper-realism and extreme detailing of the Van der Weyden, Papart prefers a more linear and less complicated composition. Papart remains true to Van der Weyden's color choices, but he reinterprets their importance by removing unnecessary details and focusing on large blocks of expressive color-even using artist medium to give the oil paints a rich textural quality. This is a remarkable large scale work in pristine condition. The crisp brush strokes coupled with Papart's often painterly style provide us with a wealth of visual interest. The piece becomes further absorbing when viewed with an image of Van der Weyden's original piece, presently located in the Louvre, Paris. When compared side-by-side, Papart begs us to examine and celebrate the differences, questioning Papart's artistic decisions and enjoying both works within their proper contexts. PROVENANCE:Galerie Paul Perdides, ParisAmbassador Ruth Lewis FarkasPrivate Collection, Berkeley, CA Catalogue Raisonné & COA:It is fully documented and referenced in (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that I will accompany the final sale of the work) :1) Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity accompanies this work. About the Framing:Conservation framed in a beautiful dark wood frame with gold accents, this rich but subtle moulding is the ideal compliment for this remarking painting. The delicate gold leaf accents gracefully accentuate the painterly highlights within the work, and this delicacy is balanced with the robust dark wood base. Framing is completed with cream linen wrapped mattes and a matching gold inner fillet. All materials are museum quality and archival. Style: cubism 20th century modern art Who is Masterworks Fine Art? Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. strives to be the best source of fine art for our clients and collectors all over the world. We believe the most direct way to accomplish this is by establishing a lifetime of personal and professional relationships with our clients. We are a full service art gallery, selling fine art originals at 25-50% off gallery retail prices. We have been collecting art since the early 1970's and have been dealing and selling art for over 20 years. We have been awarded the eBay Power Sellers Award, and we have over positive comments on our eBay rating feedback sheet. 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