Michel Pinel (1949 - 2022 ) - Assise au bord du lit - 1980 - Certificat - No Reserve

Michel Pinel (1949–2022) France

Woman sitting on the bed, around 1980

Original analog print on baryta paper
30 × 24 cm
Edition: H.S. (Special Issue)

Signature and mentions on the back: Triangular stamp in purple ink reading 'MICHEL PINEL / PHOTO / BXL /', applied at the bottom right. No other annotation, date, or numbering visible.

Provenance: artist's studio.

Certificate

Authenticity certificate issued by Steve Rosat for Rosat Antiques Gallery, dated January 3, 2025, in Brussels, including reproduction of the artwork, handwritten mentions (title, dimensions, print era,
edition, signature, and circular embossed seal 'Michel Pinel Photographe'.

Previous title: Artwork previously designated Untitled.

Description

This photograph, taken around 1980, depicts a female figure sitting on a bed, captured in a sparse interior with oblique lines. The natural light, coming from the side, shapes the body and the clothing, while the face remains partially hidden, emphasizing the scene's introspective and silent character.

The image illustrates Michel Pinel's intimate approach, where the nude is treated with restraint and formal rigor. The slightly downward framing, the balance between shadow and light, and the density of the silver grain create a subtle tension between physical presence and psychological withdrawal. This work fully aligns with the artist's explorations of domestic intimacy and the solitude of the human figure.

Condition

Excellent condition. Antique baryte print featuring an intact surface and well-preserved contrasts. Clean reverse side, without folds or alterations, with a perfectly legible stamp. Complete certificate of authenticity in very good condition.

Michel Pinel 1949-2022

Born in 1949

After studying in Cahors, he moved to Milan, where he met the director Paul Casalini, who introduced him to photography and helped him develop a love for it. He ventured into the profession, which quickly became his passion. Michel Pinel creates fashion photographs.

A devotee of pure photography, he produces in his studio prints of remarkable quality. He invests himself in what has become his favorite mode of expression: nude photographs.
and exhibited internationally. Her photos are also kept in private collections in Australia, Belgium, Spain, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United States.