Ben (1935-2024) - L'homme de l'art

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Ben (1935–2024) original artwork titled 'L'homme de l'art', a portrait drawn in ink and felt-tip on paper, signed, original edition, in black and multicolour, measuring 30 × 20 cm, France, 2020s or later, in excellent condition.

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Description from the seller

Title:
BEN VAUTIER (1935-2024) - "L'homme de l'art" - Recto-verso framed writing - Signed - Provenance Marc Geoffroy

Description to copy:
Original recto-verso work by BEN VAUTIER (1935-2024), a figure of Fluxus.

Recto: Portrait of Daniel-Henri Kahnweiler titled "L'homme de l'art". Critical text on the art market with references to Armstrong, Picasso, and the phrase "the art world wants everything".
Verso: "Les idées de Ben de l'art 2017-2018" with drawing and text on "the César club" and "the Lawyer of Art".

Characteristics:
• Technique: Marker and ink on notebook paper
• Dimensions: approx. 24 x 32 cm, framed approx. 35 x 40 cm
• Period: 2017-2024
• Signed: 2 times "Ben"
• Provenance: Private collection Marc Geoffroy - stamp on the back
• Condition: Very good

This piece perfectly sums up Ben's spirit: direct, witty, critical and self-deprecating.

Title:
BEN VAUTIER (1935-2024) - "L'homme de l'art" - Recto-verso framed writing - Signed - Provenance Marc Geoffroy

Description to copy:
Original recto-verso work by BEN VAUTIER (1935-2024), a figure of Fluxus.

Recto: Portrait of Daniel-Henri Kahnweiler titled "L'homme de l'art". Critical text on the art market with references to Armstrong, Picasso, and the phrase "the art world wants everything".
Verso: "Les idées de Ben de l'art 2017-2018" with drawing and text on "the César club" and "the Lawyer of Art".

Characteristics:
• Technique: Marker and ink on notebook paper
• Dimensions: approx. 24 x 32 cm, framed approx. 35 x 40 cm
• Period: 2017-2024
• Signed: 2 times "Ben"
• Provenance: Private collection Marc Geoffroy - stamp on the back
• Condition: Very good

This piece perfectly sums up Ben's spirit: direct, witty, critical and self-deprecating.

Details

Artist
Ben (1935-2024)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
L'homme de l'art
Technique
Felt-tip pen, Ink
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Multicolour
Height
30 cm
Width
20 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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