French Maze A Selection of French Masters 17 May - 30 June 2018
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Foreword
前言
On the occasion of Hong Kong’s iconic ‘Le French May’ annual cultural festival,
值此香港年度盛事法國五月藝術節之際，Opera Gallery 很榮幸能借此
Opera Gallery is delighted to present this diverse panorama of works featuring
機會向諸位呈現她的故鄉法國的藝術家們創作的精彩紛呈的作品。此次
artists from our native France. The selection is eclectic, spanning different styles
我們展現的藝術品多種多樣，包含了戰後時期藝術品裏的多種風格與運
and movements from post-war and historic classics such as Marc Chagall, Bernard
動潮流，從經典大師，例如馬克.夏加爾、貝爾納.布菲、讓.杜布菲、安
Buffet, Jean Dubuffet, André Lanskoy and Georges Mathieu to contemporary
德烈.蘭斯科伊與喬治.馬修，到當代俊傑，像是皮埃爾.蘇拉日、朱德
masters like Pierre Soulages, Chu Teh-Chun, André Brasilier and Robert Combas.
群、安德烈.布拉吉利和羅伯特.孔巴。
The month of May à la française, be it passionate or delicate to your liking, is
法國的五月，不論是激情洋溢還是柔情似水，都貼近我們的根源與情懷。
close to our roots and heart, and we hope to bring to you with this presentation
我們希望這首讚美藝術的頌歌能為諸位的生活裏填上一筆法式風情。
celebrating art a French touch to everyone’s life. We are delighted to welcome you, at the time of renewals and lilies of the valley, a French Maze in which we hope each visitor would wander and find something they enjoy! En mai, fais ce qu’il te plaît !
冬去春來，鈴蘭飄香，我們盼望諸位能在我們呈上的這座法式迷宮裏探 索並偶遇自己鍾情的作品。
En mai, fais ce qu’il te plaît ! 五 月 ， 即 是 隨 心 之 時 ！ Gilles Dyan | Opera Gallery 集團創始人及主席 符莎玲 | Opera Gallery 香港總經理
Gilles Dyan | Chairman and Founder of Opera Gallery Group Sharlane Foo | Director Opera Gallery Hong Kong
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French Maze Jean Dubuffet AndrĂŠ Lanskoy Marc Chagall C h u Te h - C h u n AndrĂŠ Brasilier Pierre Soulages Georges Mathieu Bernard Buffet Robert Combas
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Jean Dubuffet
讓.杜布菲
Jean Dubuffet (1901 Le Havre, France - 1985 Paris, France)
讓.杜布菲（1901法國勒阿弗爾 – 1985 法國巴黎)
is considered the founding father of Art Brut. Dubuffet’s
是非主流藝術運動的創始人。他的創作涵蓋油畫、
oeuvre includes paintings, collages, sculptures and
剪貼畫、雕塑及大型公共雕塑等。他曾在威尼斯的
monuments. Retrospectives of his works have been held
Palazzo Grassi、倫敦的泰特美術館、巴黎的蓬皮杜
at the Palazzo Grassi in Venice, the Tate in London, the
藝術中心、紐約古根漢博物館等地舉辦回顧展。在
Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Solomon R. Guggenheim
他生命中的最後十年，杜布菲用彩色鉛筆及簽字筆
Museum in New York. During the last ten years of his life,
創作了一系列的紙上作品。藝術家本人曾說，這些
Dubuffet made a series of works with coloured pencil and
作品猶如心在無人之境的旅程。
felt-tip pen on paper. In the artist’s own words, these works were ‘excursions of the mind into no man’s land.’
Site avec 4 personnages, 20 août 1981 Signed with initials and dated on the lower left Acrylic on paper 50 x 67 cm I 19.7 x 26.4 in Provenance Private collection, Paris Literature Max Loreau, Catalogue des travaux de Jean Dubuffet, Fascicule XXXIV : Psycho-sites, Paris, Les Éditions de Minuit, 1984, p. 72, no. 261, ill. 8
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André Lanskoy
安德烈.蘭斯科伊
André Lanskoy (1902 Moscow, Russia - 1976 Paris,
安德烈.蘭斯科伊（1902俄羅斯莫斯科 – 1976 法国
France) arrived in Paris in 1921 and decided to devote
巴黎）於1921年移居巴黎，從此全身心投入繪畫創
his life exclusively to painting. He spent several years
作。他在四十年代曾參與抽象運動，是巴黎畫派中
involved in the Abstraction movement of the 1940s and
的代表人物。他拒絕遵守傳統的幾何抽象，其風格
was considered a leading figure of the School of Paris.
更具詩意，自發性及直接感。蘭斯科伊自創作生涯
Rejecting the austerity of Geometric Abstraction, Lanskoy
之始就經常在巴黎參與展覽。
opted for a style characterised by lyricism, gestural spontaneity and immediacy. Lanskoy exhibited regularly in Paris since the beginning of his career.
Composition sur fond noir Gouache on paper 65 x 25 cm I 25.6 x 9.8 in Provenance Galerie Le Minotaure, Paris Artcurial, Paris, 23 October 2007, lot 816 Private collection, London Certificate André Schoeller has confirmed the authenticity of this work 10
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Etude pour une mosaïque, 1976 Signed on the lower right Gouache and collage on painted papers on paper 40 x 79.5 cm I 15.7 x 31.3 in Provenance Collection Maurice Chassagne Christie’s, Paris, 12 December 2007, lot 106 Private collection Literature Catherine Bernard and Michel Guinle, Lanskoy : Catalogue raisonné des Mosaïques, Lyon, 1990, ill. p. 48 Certificate André Schoeller has confirmed the authenticity of this work
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Marc Chagall
馬克.夏加爾
Rubbing shoulders with Fauvism, Cubism and Surrealism,
與野獸派、立體主義和超現實主義同期接種，馬
Marc Chagall’s (1887 Vitebsk, formerly the Russian Empire -
克.夏加爾（1887 前俄羅斯帝國維捷布斯克 – 1985
1985, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France) dreamlike hues and
法國聖保羅)畫中猶如夢境般的色調及充滿幻想的
whimsical subjects distinguished his work from the Cubist
主題令他的作品獨樹一格。他的作品裝飾着巴黎歌
artists of the time. His works can also be found adorning
劇院、紐約大都會博物館等知名地標。1973年，他
landmarks such as the Opéra de Paris and the Metropolitan
的同名國家博物館更於尼斯成立。他曾於巴黎盧森
Opera in New York City. The Musée National Marc Chagall
堡公園博物館、紐約猶太博物館、倫敦泰特現代美
in Nice was inaugurated in 1973 and retrospectives of his
術館、紐約現代藝術博物館和巴黎大皇宮舉辦回顧
work have been held in major museums worldwide including
展，其作品在全球最重量級的公共及私人收藏中都
the Musée du Luxembourg, Paris, the Jewish Museum of
能見到。
New York, the Tate Modern in London, the MoMA in New York and the Grand Palais in Paris. His works are found in the most important public and private collections in the world.
Les Amoureux le soir, 1949 Signed and dated on the lower right India ink wash, watercolour, India ink and charcoal on paper 49.7 x 63.3 cm I 19.5 x 24.9 in Provenance Estate of the artist Private collection Certificate The Comité Marc Chagall has confirmed the authenticity of this work 14
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Fleur et corbeille de fruits, 1949 Signed on the lower centre Watercolour, pastel, pencil and ik on paper laid down on board 70 x 55,4 cm I 25.6 x 19.9 in Provenance Ruth O’Hara Gallery, New York Private collection Certificate The ComitÊ Marc Chagall has confirmed the authenticity of this work
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MaternitĂŠ, 1977-1978 Signed and dedicated on the lower right Pastel, India ink on paper 37,7 x 27,9 cm I 15 x 11 in Provenance Binoche et Giquello, Paris, 8 February 2001, lot 2 Private collection 18
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Chu Teh-Chun
朱德群
Chu Teh-Chun (1920 Anhui, China - 2014 Paris, France)
朱德群（1920中國安徽 – 2014 法国巴黎)1955
moved to Paris in 1955, and turned towards abstraction
年移居巴黎后開始探索抽象畫並迅速成為動作畫派
and quickly became one of the masters of action painting.
的大師之一。朱德群的作品有強烈的表現力，他的
The works of Chu Teh-Chun are expressive, evoking
筆觸和心境是相輔相成的，同時受東方和西方文化
spontaneous strokes that mirror the artist’s mental
影響。他的作品曾於勒阿弗爾安德烈·馬爾羅博
landscapes and are nourished by both Eastern and Western
物館(1982年)、台灣博物館(1991年)、香港博物
influences. His work has been exhibited in the André
館(1997年)、戛納市
Malraux Museum in Le Havre (1982), the Taiwan Museum
曲展覽、
(1991) and the Hong Kong Museum (1997), the city of
Pinacothèque.美術館（2013年）及
Cannes has organised a triple exhibition tribute in 2004,
利基金會（2014年）展出 。
2004年的法國中國年三部
紐約馬爾博羅畫廊（2006年）、
巴黎
馬賽蒙蒂塞
the Year of China in France, at the Marlborough Gallery in New York (2006), the Pinacothèque of Paris (2013) and at the Fondation Monticelli in Marseille (2014).
26 mars, 1985-86 Signed in Chinese and Pinyin and dated on the lower right and on the reverse Oil on canvas 73 x 54 cm I 28.7 x 21.3 in Provenance Galerie Raymond Dreyfus, Paris Private collection 20
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Composition Signed, stamped with “La Tuilerie 89520 Treignyé” and “Piece Unique” stamps Ceramic plate, unique piece
Ø 54 cm I 21.3 in Provenance Matsart Auctionners & Appraisers, Jerusalem, 21 January 2014, lot 108 Private collection
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André Brasilier
安德烈.布拉吉利
André Brasilier’s (b. 1929 Saumur, France) paintings,
安德烈.布拉吉利(1929年生於法國索米爾)的油畫
primarily oil on canvas, reflect the influence of Expressionist
作品反映了表現主義的感染力及日本版畫的神韻。
artists as well as the strength and serenity of Japanese
他的構圖包括一些固定主題，其中最著名的是馬。
prints. His stylised compositions feature a range of themes
他曾說『我最喜愛的動物是馬，因為它美麗，且
and motifs, notably horses. As he said “Horse, I really
與自然十分和諧。在自然界中，馬提供了一種規模
like this animal, as much for its beauty, for the harmony
感。』他的妻子是他一生的繆斯，常在布拉吉利在
that it has with nature. In nature, the horse gives a sense
肖像畫中出現，他捕捉了這段親密愛情中最深沈與
of scale.” His wife Chantal is his lifelong muse and is
奇妙的一面 。他的作品曾在許多重要機構展出，如
portrayed in many of his paintings where he captures an
法國的舍農索城堡、昂蒂布的格理馬爾迪城堡畢加
intimate, deep, loving and enchanted communion. His
索博物館、俄羅斯聖彼得堡冬宮博物館（2005年）
works have been exhibited in important institutions such as
及德國Haus Ludwig博物館（2007年）。
the Château de Chenonceau, the Musée Picasso-Château Grimaldi in Antibes, Russia’s renowned State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg in 2005 and at the Museum Haus Ludwig in Germany in 2007.
Plage de la mer du Nord, 2017 Signed on the lower right Oil on canvas 146 x 97 cm I 57.5 x 38.2 in Provenance Artist’s studio Certificate Alexis Brasilier has confirmed the authenticity of this work 24
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Halte des cavaliers à Loupeigne, 2015 Signed on the lower right Oil on canvas 162 x 97 cm I 63.8 x 38.2 in
Signed on the lower right Oil on canvas 130 x 81 cm I 51.2 x 31.9 in
Provenance
Provenance
Artist’s studio
Artist’s studio
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Escale sous la neige à Loupeigne, 2017
Certificate Alexis Brasilier has confirmed the authenticity of this work 27
Feu d’artifice à Juan-les-Pins, 2015
Dans l’île de Sylt, 2016
Signed on the lower right
Signed on the lower right
Oil on canvas 97 x 130 cm I 38.2 x 51.2 in
60 x 92 cm I 23.6 x 36.2 in
Provenance
Provenance
Artist’s studio
Artist’s studio
Certificate Alexis Brasilier has confirmed the authenticity of this work 28
Oil on canvas
Certificate Alexis Brasilier has confirmed the authenticity of this work 29
Rivage aux trois cavaliers, 2014 Signed on the lower right Oil on canvas 50 x 73 cm I 19.7 x 28.7 in
Signed on the lower right Oil on canvas 116 x 81 cm I 45.7 x 31.9 in
Provenance
Provenance
Artist’s studio
Artist’s studio
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Portrait de jeune femme, 1996
Certificate Alexis Brasilier has confirmed the authenticity of this work 31
Pierre Soulages
皮埃爾.蘇拉日
Pierre Soulages (b. 1919 Rodez, France), was influenced
皮埃爾.蘇拉日(1919年生於法國羅德茲)受史前及
by prehistoric and Romanesque art. Soulages is one of the
羅馬藝術影響，是戰後抽象畫派的先鋒，以及20世
pioneers of post-war Abstract painting and is considered
紀最具創新的藝術家之一。從1979年開始，他全身
century.
心投入「極黑畫」的創作。『我利用由黑色表面反
one of the most innovative painters of the 20
th
As of 1979, Soulages devoted himself to what he called
射出來的光進行創作。筆觸使光更具動感。』
‘outrenoir’ (ultra-black) paintings. “I work with the light reflected off a black surface. Light is made more dynamic by the strokes.”
Brou de noix, 76,5 x 56,5 cm, 1998 Signed, titled and dated on the reverse Brou de noix on paper laid down on canvas 76.5 x 56.5 cm I 30.1 x 22.2 in Provenance Galerie Rieder, Munich Private collection, Paris Exhibited Munich, Galerie Rieder, Pierre Soulages, 1999 Certificate The artist has confirmed the authenticity of this work 32
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Georges Mathieu
喬治.馬修
Georges Mathieu (1921 Boulogne-sur-Mer, France - 2012
喬治.馬修(1921 法國濱海布洛涅 – 2012 法國布
Boulogne-Billancourt, France) is considered the leader
洛涅比揚古)被視作戰後抒情抽象藝術運動的領導
of the post-war artistic movement Abstraction Lyrique.
者。馬修的貢獻之一是其持續推廣他在公共機構展
Mathieu vehemently developed his theories in favour of
示藝術作品的理念，此外他的畫作、掛毯、廣告及
fostering a powerful artistic presence in public institutions,
建築設計都影響廣泛。自1950年以來，馬修的作
a part of his legacy, alongside his contributions to painting,
品曾在全球多个画廊与博物馆展出，其中包括巴黎
tapestry, advertising and architecture. Mathieu’s works
的大皇宮及國立網球場現代美術館。
were exhibited internationally since the 1950s in galleries and institutions, with retrospectives held at Grand Palais and Jeu de Paume in Paris.
Composition, 1958 Signed and dated on the lower left Oil on canvas 81 x 130 cm I 31.9 x 51.2 in Provenance Private collection, Europe Certificate The Comité Georges Mathieu has confirmed the authenticity of this work 34
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Bernard Buffet
貝爾納.布菲
Bernard Buffet (1928 Paris, France - 1999 Tourtour,
貝爾納.布菲 (1928 法國巴黎 – 1999 法國圖爾圖)
France) was a well-known Expressionist painter and
是著名的表現派畫家，他還是「目擊者」反抽象藝
member of the anti-abstract art group ‘L’Homme Témoin’
術團體的成員之一。二戰時期他仍然年幼，但這場
(The Witness Man). He was a young man during World War
戰爭深深地影響了他的人生。他用有限的色彩，將
II, the profundity of which greatly affected his childhood
創作主題描繪得憂鬱，經常使用黑色及有強烈角度
and stayed with him throughout his life. His restricted
的線條，將人性的黑暗及光明面表達出來。1973
palette, the melancholic nature of his protagonists and
年，位於日本的布菲博物館開幕。自此，他的作品
his unique sketched style with its black, angular strokes,
被最具影響力的機構收藏，其中包括紐約現代藝術
are visible characteristics which embody the contradictions
博物館、巴黎現代美術館及莫斯科國立特列季亞科
of the human condition. In 1973, the Bernard Buffet
夫美術館等。
Museum was inaugurated in Japan. Ever since, the artist’s work has been featured in the most prestigious modern art collections around the world including the MoMA, New York, the Musée d’Art Moderne, Paris and the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.
Clown, 1968 Signed and dated on the lower right Oil on canvas 73 x 60 cm I 28.7 x 23.6 in Provenance Galerie du Château, Auray, France Private collection, Italy Certificate Ida Garnier and Jacques Gasbarian have confirmed the authenticity of this work 36
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Port Saint-Jean, 1965 Signed and dated on the upper right Environs de la Rocheport, 1973 Signed on the upper right and dated on the upper left
Watercolour on paper 50 x 65 cm I 19.7 x 25.6 in
Oil on canvas 89 x 130 cm I 35 x 51.2 in
Provenance Galerie Leandro, Geneva
Provenance Galerie Maurice Garnier, Paris Private collection 38
Private collection Sotheby’s, New York, 13 September 2005, lot 136 Priivate collection 39
La Tour Eiffel, 1955 Signed and dated on the upper right India ink wash, watercolour, India ink and charcoal on paper 146 x 97 cm I 57.5 x 38.2 in Provenance Galerie Maurice Garnier, Paris Leslie Hindman Auctionners, 14 December 2015, lot 83 Matsart Auctioneers and Appraisers, 16 February 2016, lot 91 Private collection, Israel 40
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Nature morte à la casserole rouge, 1982 Signed on the upper centre and dated on the lower left Oil on canvas 65 x 81 cm I 26.6 x 31.9 in Provenance Galerie Maurice Garnier, Paris Private collection, South America Christie’s, New York, 9 May 2013, lot 331
Bouquet d’anémones et de liliums, 1978 Signed and dated on the lower right Watercolour, gouache and fusain on paper laid down on canvas 65 x 48.5 cm I 25.6 x 19 in
Private collection, New York Provenance Certificate Maurice Garnier has confirmed the authenticity of this work 42
Giafferi, Paris, 25 May 2004, lot 67 Private collection 43
Robert Combas
羅伯特.孔巴
Robert Combas (b. 1957 Sète, France) lives and works in
羅伯特.孔巴(1957年生於法國賽特)居住並工作於
Paris. He is one of the founding members of the Figuration
巴黎。他是八十年代自由具象運動的創始人之一。
Libre movement that started in the 1980s. References
他的作品經常取材於流行文化。他希望圖像有「挑
from popular culture are numerous in his works. Robert Combas wields images to ‘provoke, that is, to trigger a reaction in the spectator’. Combas has exhibited prolifically throughout his career in galleries and museums, not only in
釁、能引起觀眾共鳴」的能力。孔巴曾多次在世界 各地畫廊及博物館展出，在法國以至全歐洲與亞洲 都非常受歡迎。
his native France but also all over Europe and extensively in Asia.
Portrait, 2017 Signed and dated on the lower centre Acrylic and pastel on paper laid down on canvas 200 x 150 cm I 78.7 x 59 in Provenance Artist’s studio Certificate Robert Combas has confirmed the authenticity of this work 44
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NoÍle, Noel, Montjoie Saint Denis, 1989 Signed and dated on the lower right, titled on the lower centre Acrylic on canvas laid down on canvas 214 x 222 cm I 84.3 x 87.4 in Provenance Collection Alain Lamaignère, Paris Private collection, Paris
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