Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit, né en 1936) - La Bohémienne, hommage à Mucha, huile et pastel, 2015
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Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit, b. 1936), La Bohémienne, 2015, oil and pastel on painting board, 100 × 70 cm, an Art Nouveau portrait in the manner of Alphonse Mucha, signed on the recto and inscribed by the artist on the reverse, original edition, sold with a simple artist-made frame.
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Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit) — The Gypsy Woman, homage to Mucha, oil and pastel, 2015
Art Nouveau Portrait, 100 × 70 cm, artist's studio background
Description
Artist: Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit, born 1936)
Title: The Gypsy Woman, 2015
Technique: Oil and pastel on painting board
Dimensions: 100 × 70 cm
Superb composition in the vocabulary of Alphonse Mucha: idealized female profile, diadem of medallions, pendants, flowing hair and rich ornamental frame on a gold background.
The work fully fits the spirit of Parisian Art Nouveau — elegance, curved line, jewel and stylized vegetal decoration.
The artist
Jean-Louis Dhuit, called Kesta, trained at the École Boulle and then at the Écoles des Beaux-Arts. This double training — woodwork, ornament and decoration — is readable here in the mastery of the motif, the arabesques and the medallion composition. Painter from Auvergne (Ambert), he has developed an eclectic body of work, from decorative to figurative. The Gypsy Woman belongs to a late vein, clearly inspired by Mucha's style.
Technique and inscriptions
• Recto: signed bottom right KESTA.2015. and monogram bottom left.
• Verso, in the artist's own hand: J.L. Dhuit known as “KESTA” — Oil. Pastel. S/cardboard to paint — 1.00 × 0.70 — “La Bohémienne” 2015 — “Etagnon” 63600 Ambert.
Frame: Presentation mounting prepared by the artist with black plastic mouldings. Simple mount, intended only to present the work. This is not a high-quality frame; the buyer may replace it according to their taste.
Condition: Studio work, not restored. Signs of wear, small traces, spots and surface irregularities related to work and storage in the studio. The board and paint remain healthy overall. Sold as is.
Provenance
Studio collection of the artist, Ambert.
A strong decorative piece, rare on the market: no Kesta sale of this vein of Art Nouveau to date appears on Catawiki.
Short English Version
Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit, b. 1936), The Gypsy Woman, 2015. Oil and pastel on painting board, 100 × 70 cm. Art Nouveau portrait in the manner of Alphonse Mucha. Signed recto; fully inscribed by the artist on the reverse. Simple artist-made black plastic presentation frame, not a fine frame. Studio condition with minor wear. From the artist’s studio, Ambert.
Seller's Story
About SR Fine Art
With nearly 28 years of experience in the art market, I am passionate about rediscovering artists’ studios and bringing their works to a wide audience on Catawiki.
I specialize in Belgian and European modern and contemporary art. My flagship collection is the studio archive of Robert Detheux (nearly 1,500 works on paper). I also offer surrealist drawings, beautiful abstract paintings from the 1950s, magnificent nude photographs by Michel Pinel, contemporary paintings, Cobra compositions, and works by Marcus de Vestele, Gundi Falk, René Mels, Eugène Eechaut and many others.
From intimate drawings to large formats, there is something for every taste and every budget. The vast majority of my auctions start at 1 € with no reserve price, giving everyone the chance to acquire unique pieces.
Every shipment is prepared with the utmost care using professional museum-quality packaging to ensure perfect condition upon arrival.
Join my growing community of satisfied clients and follow my new auctions to discover rare works from these exceptional studios.
Thank you for your trust and happy bidding!
SR Fine Art
Translated by Google TranslateKesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit) — The Gypsy Woman, homage to Mucha, oil and pastel, 2015
Art Nouveau Portrait, 100 × 70 cm, artist's studio background
Description
Artist: Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit, born 1936)
Title: The Gypsy Woman, 2015
Technique: Oil and pastel on painting board
Dimensions: 100 × 70 cm
Superb composition in the vocabulary of Alphonse Mucha: idealized female profile, diadem of medallions, pendants, flowing hair and rich ornamental frame on a gold background.
The work fully fits the spirit of Parisian Art Nouveau — elegance, curved line, jewel and stylized vegetal decoration.
The artist
Jean-Louis Dhuit, called Kesta, trained at the École Boulle and then at the Écoles des Beaux-Arts. This double training — woodwork, ornament and decoration — is readable here in the mastery of the motif, the arabesques and the medallion composition. Painter from Auvergne (Ambert), he has developed an eclectic body of work, from decorative to figurative. The Gypsy Woman belongs to a late vein, clearly inspired by Mucha's style.
Technique and inscriptions
• Recto: signed bottom right KESTA.2015. and monogram bottom left.
• Verso, in the artist's own hand: J.L. Dhuit known as “KESTA” — Oil. Pastel. S/cardboard to paint — 1.00 × 0.70 — “La Bohémienne” 2015 — “Etagnon” 63600 Ambert.
Frame: Presentation mounting prepared by the artist with black plastic mouldings. Simple mount, intended only to present the work. This is not a high-quality frame; the buyer may replace it according to their taste.
Condition: Studio work, not restored. Signs of wear, small traces, spots and surface irregularities related to work and storage in the studio. The board and paint remain healthy overall. Sold as is.
Provenance
Studio collection of the artist, Ambert.
A strong decorative piece, rare on the market: no Kesta sale of this vein of Art Nouveau to date appears on Catawiki.
Short English Version
Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit, b. 1936), The Gypsy Woman, 2015. Oil and pastel on painting board, 100 × 70 cm. Art Nouveau portrait in the manner of Alphonse Mucha. Signed recto; fully inscribed by the artist on the reverse. Simple artist-made black plastic presentation frame, not a fine frame. Studio condition with minor wear. From the artist’s studio, Ambert.
Seller's Story
About SR Fine Art
With nearly 28 years of experience in the art market, I am passionate about rediscovering artists’ studios and bringing their works to a wide audience on Catawiki.
I specialize in Belgian and European modern and contemporary art. My flagship collection is the studio archive of Robert Detheux (nearly 1,500 works on paper). I also offer surrealist drawings, beautiful abstract paintings from the 1950s, magnificent nude photographs by Michel Pinel, contemporary paintings, Cobra compositions, and works by Marcus de Vestele, Gundi Falk, René Mels, Eugène Eechaut and many others.
From intimate drawings to large formats, there is something for every taste and every budget. The vast majority of my auctions start at 1 € with no reserve price, giving everyone the chance to acquire unique pieces.
Every shipment is prepared with the utmost care using professional museum-quality packaging to ensure perfect condition upon arrival.
Join my growing community of satisfied clients and follow my new auctions to discover rare works from these exceptional studios.
Thank you for your trust and happy bidding!
SR Fine Art
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Artist
Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit, né en 1936)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
La Bohémienne, hommage à Mucha, huile et pastel, 2015
Technique
Oil painting, Pastel
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2015
Condition
Fair condition
Height
100 cm
Width
70 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Art Nouveau
Period
2010-2020
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