Lucien Beyer (1908-1983) - Vagabondage
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Vagabondage, oil on canvas by Lucien Beyer (1908-1983), France, 1960-1970, hand-signed, original work, 54 × 73 cm.
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Lucien BEYER (1908-1983)
Vagabondage
Oil on canvas
Format: 54 x 73 cm
Signed at the bottom right
Provenance:
- Galerie Yves Jaubert, Paris
- Private collection, Paris
Painting in perfect condition. No frame
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, and insured shipment.
Buy with total confidence!
Born in 1908 in Lutry, Switzerland, Lucien Beyer grew up in an artistic environment shaped by the figure of his father, the ceramicist Paul Beyer. Initially a designer for the silk industry, he quickly moved toward painting and, in the early 1930s, joined the Lyonnais circle led by Marcel Michaud. He became one of the active members of the Témoignage group, an avant-garde movement bringing together painters, sculptors, artisans, and poets around a profoundly humanist and spiritual vision of art.
Beyer participated in the group’s major exhibitions, notably the Autumn Salon in Lyon in 1937 and the Paris presentations in 1938 and 1939, where his work was noted for its sensitivity, its sense of material, and its singular visual language. His career is part of the artistic flurry of the interwar period, alongside figures such as Étienne-Martin, Manessier, and Le Moal.
Lucien Beyer’s compositions charm with their subtle balance between emerging abstraction and intimate resonances. His palette, often warm, reveals a search for inner light, while his structured forms attest to a high mastery of drawing. Regularly present on the French market, his works enjoy consistent interest from collectors, drawn to the rarity and quality of his production.
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Seller's Story
Specialist since 1989 painters of the Ecole Normande - School of Rouen, Art Seine, is an art gallery located in Le Havre where we present works of the 19th, Impressionist and Modern. We scrupulously check the origins of the works and we surround ourselves with all the precautions in use on the art market. We, we are the spokesperson of the seller as the buyer for transactions to be made in the best conditions. Any work sold is accompanied by an invoice and a certificate of authenticity engage our responsibility for a period of 30 years. In collaboration with specialized freight forwarders and carriers we can ensure shipment in France and around the world.
Translated by Google TranslateLucien BEYER (1908-1983)
Vagabondage
Oil on canvas
Format: 54 x 73 cm
Signed at the bottom right
Provenance:
- Galerie Yves Jaubert, Paris
- Private collection, Paris
Painting in perfect condition. No frame
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, and insured shipment.
Buy with total confidence!
Born in 1908 in Lutry, Switzerland, Lucien Beyer grew up in an artistic environment shaped by the figure of his father, the ceramicist Paul Beyer. Initially a designer for the silk industry, he quickly moved toward painting and, in the early 1930s, joined the Lyonnais circle led by Marcel Michaud. He became one of the active members of the Témoignage group, an avant-garde movement bringing together painters, sculptors, artisans, and poets around a profoundly humanist and spiritual vision of art.
Beyer participated in the group’s major exhibitions, notably the Autumn Salon in Lyon in 1937 and the Paris presentations in 1938 and 1939, where his work was noted for its sensitivity, its sense of material, and its singular visual language. His career is part of the artistic flurry of the interwar period, alongside figures such as Étienne-Martin, Manessier, and Le Moal.
Lucien Beyer’s compositions charm with their subtle balance between emerging abstraction and intimate resonances. His palette, often warm, reveals a search for inner light, while his structured forms attest to a high mastery of drawing. Regularly present on the French market, his works enjoy consistent interest from collectors, drawn to the rarity and quality of his production.
Some images are generated by AI to show what the object might look like in context. Please refer to the original photos and the product description for exact details. #AIContextView
Seller's Story
Specialist since 1989 painters of the Ecole Normande - School of Rouen, Art Seine, is an art gallery located in Le Havre where we present works of the 19th, Impressionist and Modern. We scrupulously check the origins of the works and we surround ourselves with all the precautions in use on the art market. We, we are the spokesperson of the seller as the buyer for transactions to be made in the best conditions. Any work sold is accompanied by an invoice and a certificate of authenticity engage our responsibility for a period of 30 years. In collaboration with specialized freight forwarders and carriers we can ensure shipment in France and around the world.
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Artist
Lucien Beyer (1908-1983)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Vagabondage
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
54 cm
Width
73 cm
Style
Abstract
Period
1960-1970
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