Pierre Alechinsky (1927) - Papillon 1999

Pierre Alechinsky (Belgian, b. 1927)
Papillon, 1999
Colour lithograph on paper

Original limited-edition colour lithograph by the internationally renowned Belgian artist Pierre Alechinsky, born in Brussels in 1927 and closely associated with the CoBrA movement.

The work is titled Papillon and dates from 1999. The composition combines Alechinsky’s characteristic spontaneous, calligraphic line with vivid colour and figurative elements, including the central butterfly motif.

Artist: Pierre Alechinsky
Nationality: Belgian
Born: 1927, Brussels, Belgium
Title: Papillon
Year: 1999
Technique: Colour lithograph on paper
Edition: 96/99

Signature:
Hand-signed by Pierre Alechinsky in pencil in the lower part of the sheet.
Dated 1999 in pencil and numbered 96/99 lower left.

Dimensions:
Sheet size: 65 × 43 cm
Image size: not measured separately
Framed size: not applicable / unframed

Provenance:
Private collection, Germany. Acquired in Hannover in 2000.

Documentation:
The work is accompanied by the original purchase invoice dated 29 May 2000, which identifies the artist as Pierre Alechinsky, the title as Papillon, the technique as Farblithographie (colour lithograph) and the year as 1999. The invoice will accompany the artwork as provenance documentation.

Condition:
Overall very good condition. The sheet appears clean with strong, vivid colours and clearly visible pencil signature, date and edition number. Minor handling or age-related traces may be present, consistent with a work on paper from 1999. Please refer to the photographs, which form part of the condition description.

Shipping:
The artwork will be carefully and securely packaged and shipped rolled in a strong protective tube, with suitable protective paper and outer packaging.

Pierre Alechinsky is one of the most important post-war Belgian artists. He joined the CoBrA group in 1949 and later moved to Paris, where printmaking became an important part of his artistic practice. His works are represented in major international museum collections.