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Maître Nicolas CONSTANTY

336 - Jean-Pierre TERTRE - Woman in a shell.
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Estimate €30 - €40
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Jean-Pierre TERTRE - Woman in a shell. Original lithograph in colours on wove paper, 56.5 x 38 cm. Proof signed in pencil by the artist. Condition A, perfect state of conservation. This work is a characteristic illustration of the dreamlike, decorative aesthetic of Jean-Pierre Tertre, whose work often explores the fusion between the female body and natural or symbolic elements. The composition, centred on this figure curled up in the heart of a shell, plays on curving lines and a harmony of pastel tones that lend the scene an atmosphere of softness and serenity. Its status as a trial proof is of particular interest to collectors, as it represents a stage in the work when the artist and lithographer adjust the colour balance and density of the inks before the final print run, making this sheet a direct record of the creative process. The vertical format highlights the elegance of the pose and the finesse of the line, typical of a certain school of French illustration from the 70s and 80s that favoured visual poetry and formal clarity. This is a delicate piece that combines the technical mastery of printmaking with an artistic vision imbued with lyricism.
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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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