Bruno Bressolin - Olympic Dames
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A rare complete suite of three original 3-colour silkscreens by Bruno Bressolin (Francia), 1986, titled Olympic Dames, in the Pop Art style with blue, orange, red, black and white colouration, each measuring 100 × 70 cm and weighing 500 g, unsigned and part of the Edizione limitata edition.
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The lot consists of a rare and complete suite of three original, unpublished serigraphs by Bruno Bressolin from 1986, published by Desbois Éditions.
The works belong to the Olimpiques Dames series and were conceived within the framework of an artistic project inspired by the Olympic ideal, in view of the Paris 1992 Summer Olympic Games. The series pays homage to women's sport, combining graphic elegance with Olympic historical references.
Each work is an original 3-color screen print, printed in large format (100 × 70 cm). The three works form a coherent suite with a strong visual impact.
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Included works
1) Ice on Holiday – Olympique Dame Lalenkowa
Inspired by the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games, where Lalenkowa won the gold medal in the women's 1500 metres.
Original 3-color screen print.
Ladies' Olympic Series, Desbois Editions, 1986.
2) Swimming – Olympique Dame Stepanova
Inspired by the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, where Stepanova won the gold medal in the women's 100-meter backstroke.
Original 3-color screen print.
Ladies' Olympic Series, Desbois Editions, 1986.
3) Archery – Olympic Dame Serenira
Inspired by the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, where Serenira won the gold medal in women's archery.
Original 3-color screen print.
Ladies' Olympic Series, Desbois Editions, 1986.
Lot description
This lot consists of a rare and complete suite of three original and unpublished serigraphs by Bruno Bressolin, produced in 1986 and published by Desbois Éditions.
The works belong to the Olimpique Dame series and were conceived as part of an artistic project inspired by the Olympic ideal, anticipating the Paris 1992 Summer Olympic Games. The suite pays tribute to women’s sport, combining graphic elegance with historical Olympic references.
Each work is an original 3-colour serigraph, printed in a large format (100 × 70 cm). The three works form a coherent and visually striking ensemble.
⸻
Works included
1) Ice on Holiday – Olympique Dame Lalenkowa
Inspired by the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games, where Lalenkowa won the women’s 1500 metres gold medal.
Original 3-colour serigraph.
Olimpique Dame series, Desbois Éditions, 1986.
2) Swimming – Olympique Dame Stepanova
Inspired by the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, where Stepanova won the women’s 100 metres backstroke gold medal.
Original 3-colour serigraph.
Olimpique Dame series, Desbois Éditions, 1986.
3) Archery – Olympic Dame Serenira
Inspired by the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, where Serenira won the women’s archery gold medal.
Original 3-colour serigraph.
Olimpique Dame series, Desbois Éditions, 1986.
#winterolympics
The lot consists of a rare and complete suite of three original, unpublished serigraphs by Bruno Bressolin from 1986, published by Desbois Éditions.
The works belong to the Olimpiques Dames series and were conceived within the framework of an artistic project inspired by the Olympic ideal, in view of the Paris 1992 Summer Olympic Games. The series pays homage to women's sport, combining graphic elegance with Olympic historical references.
Each work is an original 3-color screen print, printed in large format (100 × 70 cm). The three works form a coherent suite with a strong visual impact.
⸻
Included works
1) Ice on Holiday – Olympique Dame Lalenkowa
Inspired by the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games, where Lalenkowa won the gold medal in the women's 1500 metres.
Original 3-color screen print.
Ladies' Olympic Series, Desbois Editions, 1986.
2) Swimming – Olympique Dame Stepanova
Inspired by the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, where Stepanova won the gold medal in the women's 100-meter backstroke.
Original 3-color screen print.
Ladies' Olympic Series, Desbois Editions, 1986.
3) Archery – Olympic Dame Serenira
Inspired by the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, where Serenira won the gold medal in women's archery.
Original 3-color screen print.
Ladies' Olympic Series, Desbois Editions, 1986.
Lot description
This lot consists of a rare and complete suite of three original and unpublished serigraphs by Bruno Bressolin, produced in 1986 and published by Desbois Éditions.
The works belong to the Olimpique Dame series and were conceived as part of an artistic project inspired by the Olympic ideal, anticipating the Paris 1992 Summer Olympic Games. The suite pays tribute to women’s sport, combining graphic elegance with historical Olympic references.
Each work is an original 3-colour serigraph, printed in a large format (100 × 70 cm). The three works form a coherent and visually striking ensemble.
⸻
Works included
1) Ice on Holiday – Olympique Dame Lalenkowa
Inspired by the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games, where Lalenkowa won the women’s 1500 metres gold medal.
Original 3-colour serigraph.
Olimpique Dame series, Desbois Éditions, 1986.
2) Swimming – Olympique Dame Stepanova
Inspired by the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, where Stepanova won the women’s 100 metres backstroke gold medal.
Original 3-colour serigraph.
Olimpique Dame series, Desbois Éditions, 1986.
3) Archery – Olympic Dame Serenira
Inspired by the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, where Serenira won the women’s archery gold medal.
Original 3-colour serigraph.
Olimpique Dame series, Desbois Éditions, 1986.
#winterolympics
Details
Artist
Bruno Bressolin
Edition
Limited edition
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Olympic Dames
Technique
Silkscreen
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
France
Year
1986
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Blue, Orange, Red, White
Height
70 cm
Width
100 cm
Weight
500 g
Depiction/Theme
Pop Culture
Style
Pop Art
Period
1980-1990
Sold with frame
No
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