Jean-Michel Folon (1934-2005) - La chute des mains à l'arc-en-ciel · An 2000

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Jean‑Michel Folon, La chute des Mains à l’Arc‑en‑Ciel – An 2000, original watercolour on vellum with ink in multicolour, 50 × 70 cm, signed by hand and inscribed by the artist, dated 2000, in excellent condition.

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Jean-Michel Folon (1934–2005)
The Fall of the Hands at the Rainbow, 2000

Large original watercolor on vellum paper, dated January 1, 2000, signed “FOLON” bottom right and dedicated by the artist: “For Alain, 2 wishes of happiness (New Year) / La Colombe d’Or / Folon.”

The dedication refers to Alain Cinquini, a photojournalist and close friend of the collector and Folon, connected to the artistic circle of Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

The work measures 50 x 70 cm (sheet dimensions). A photographic transparency is provided to document the technique and support.

The composition fits within Jean-Michel Folon’s body of work featuring stylized human figures and poetic motifs, where line and color play a central role.

Details of the work:

Jean-Michel Folon (1934–2005)
The Fall of the Hands at the Rainbow
Year: 2000
Watercolor on vellum paper
Dimensions: 70 × 50 cm
Signed “FOLON” bottom right
Dedication: “For Alain, 2 wishes of happiness (New Year) / La Colombe d’Or / Folon”
Provenance: private collection of Marc Geoffroy

Marc Geoffroy’s collection was built up over more than 35 years as part of his career in cinema, photography, and cultural circles of the South of France, notably around Nice, Cannes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and La Colombe d’Or.

Jean-Michel Folon (1934–2005)
The Fall of the Hands at the Rainbow, 2000

Large original watercolor on vellum paper, dated January 1, 2000, signed “FOLON” bottom right and dedicated by the artist: “For Alain, 2 wishes of happiness (New Year) / La Colombe d’Or / Folon.”

The dedication refers to Alain Cinquini, a photojournalist and close friend of the collector and Folon, connected to the artistic circle of Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

The work measures 50 x 70 cm (sheet dimensions). A photographic transparency is provided to document the technique and support.

The composition fits within Jean-Michel Folon’s body of work featuring stylized human figures and poetic motifs, where line and color play a central role.

Details of the work:

Jean-Michel Folon (1934–2005)
The Fall of the Hands at the Rainbow
Year: 2000
Watercolor on vellum paper
Dimensions: 70 × 50 cm
Signed “FOLON” bottom right
Dedication: “For Alain, 2 wishes of happiness (New Year) / La Colombe d’Or / Folon”
Provenance: private collection of Marc Geoffroy

Marc Geoffroy’s collection was built up over more than 35 years as part of his career in cinema, photography, and cultural circles of the South of France, notably around Nice, Cannes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and La Colombe d’Or.

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Edition
Original
Artist
Jean-Michel Folon (1934-2005)
Title of artwork
La chute des mains à l'arc-en-ciel · An 2000
Technique
Ink, Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
2000
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
50 cm
Width
70 cm
Period
2000-2010
FranceVerified
1
Object sold
Private

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