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Maître Nicolas CONSTANTY

293 - Graham Sutherland (1903-1980) - The Tower of Birds.
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Estimate €30 - €40
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Description
Graham Sutherland (1903-1980) - The Tower of Birds. Original lithograph in colours on wove paper, 65.5 x 52 cm. Proof print: margin offset. Condition A, perfect state of conservation. This work is a masterly demonstration of the organic and tormented style of Sutherland, a leading figure in English neo-romanticism. In it, the artist reinterprets the theme of the architectural structure colonised by the living, transforming the tower into a totemic and ambivalent form. His sharp brushstrokes and contrasting palette create an atmosphere of mystery in keeping with his research into the metamorphoses of nature. The words "tirage d'essai" ("trial print") give this print a special value for collectors, testifying to a stage in the work when the artist and lithographer adjust the chromatic balance and density of the blacks before the final print is made. This type of print, often unique or produced in very small numbers, reveals the genesis of the work and the spontaneity of Sutherland's artistic research. The balanced format underlines the verticality of the composition and the dramatic tension that emanates from this fantastic vision.
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About the sale Collection of an ink merchant, sale of posters n°17 and miscellaneous.
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Auction time 06/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
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