Odilon Redon - La Tentation de Saint Antoine

08
days
09
hours
32
minutes
52
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Florent Fressier
Expert
Selected by Florent Fressier

Specialises in works on paper and (New) School of Paris artists. Former gallery owner.

Estimate  € 1,200 - € 1,500
No bids placed

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 123253 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Odilon Redon, La Tentation de Saint Antoine, a 19th‑century French drawing in ink and charcoal on 36 x 24 cm, with a religion subject, symbolist style, unsigned and in good condition.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

Les Amis de Redon, Paris, 1935, limited edition of 130 copies on Maillol paper (in sheets). Museum notices and catalogs confirm this (edition of 130, in sheets, Les Amis de Redon, 1935).
Quick estimate (current state)

He created a series of drawings and lithographs based on The Temptation of Saint Anthony by Flaubert.
The main technique is charcoal and black lithography (deep black, chiaroscuro effects), often referred to as its Blacks. These plates were published in 1888 in an album illustrating Flaubert's work. Therefore, if you refer to 'Les Amis de Rodon – La Tentation de Saint Antoine,' it most likely pertains to: lithography (black on paper) or charcoal drawing, depending on the version.

Les Amis de Redon, Paris, 1935, limited edition of 130 copies on Maillol paper (in sheets). Museum notices and catalogs confirm this (edition of 130, in sheets, Les Amis de Redon, 1935).
Quick estimate (current state)

He created a series of drawings and lithographs based on The Temptation of Saint Anthony by Flaubert.
The main technique is charcoal and black lithography (deep black, chiaroscuro effects), often referred to as its Blacks. These plates were published in 1888 in an album illustrating Flaubert's work. Therefore, if you refer to 'Les Amis de Rodon – La Tentation de Saint Antoine,' it most likely pertains to: lithography (black on paper) or charcoal drawing, depending on the version.

Details

Artist
Odilon Redon
Title of artwork
La Tentation de Saint Antoine
Technique
Charcoal, Ink
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
36 cm
Width
24 cm
Depiction/Theme
Religion
Style
Symbolism
Period
19th century
FranceVerified
2
Objects sold
Private

Similar objects

For you in

Prints & Multiples