Jean-Louis Dhuit dit KESTA (1936) - Grande Abstraction géométrique
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Jean-Louis Dhuit, also known as KESTA, Grande Abstraction geometrique is an original 2014 acrylic on board artwork, 80 × 80 cm, sold with a simple artist-made black presentation frame, from France.
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Geometric Abstraction, 80 × 80 cm
Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit, born in 1936)
Untitled composition, 2014
Acrylic on board
80 × 80 cm
Large constructed geometric composition: colored bands interlaced diagonally (white, yellow, turquoise, orange, red, green) on a field of solid blacks.
The weaving effect / optical parquet creates a strong rhythm, a reading that is both decorative and dynamic. Bright palette, sharp contrasts, visible brushwork — far from a cold abstraction.
The work sits in the geometric and optical vein of Kesta (weaves, interlocked planes, constructed art), distinct from his figurative series or his "Pomp’Art" at the bicycle pump.
The artist
Jean-Louis Dhuit, known as Kesta, trained at the École Boulle and then at the Arts Décoratifs. This dual training — craft, ornament, decor — is evident in the mastery of motif and composition. Chief designer at the ORTF from 1960 (variety shows, Guy Lux, etc.), he later developed an eclectic body of work in Auvergne (Ambert / Étagnon): figurative, allegorical, geometric, sometimes gestural.
Technique and inscriptions
• Recto: signed bottom right (Kesta).
• Verso, in the artist’s hand:
J.L. DHUIT dit « KESTA » — « Étagnon » 63600 AMBERT — 04.73.82.60.08 — « COMPOSITION SANS TITRE » — 80 × 80 — 2014 — ACRYLIQUE S/MEDIUM.
Montage de présentation réalisé par l’artiste avec des baguettes de plastique noir. Montage simple, destiné uniquement à présenter l’œuvre. Ce n’est pas un encadrement de qualité ; l’acheteur pourra le remplacer selon son goût.
État
Œuvre d’atelier, non restaurée. Usures d’usage, petites traces, irrégularités de surface et de peinture liées au travail et à la conservation. Le support et la peinture restent sains dans l’ensemble. Vendue en l’état.
Provenance
Atelier de l’artiste, Ambert (Étagnon).
Pièce décorative forte, format carré généreux, rare sur le marché dans cette veine optique/géométrique précise.
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 TranslateGeometric Abstraction, 80 × 80 cm
Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit, born in 1936)
Untitled composition, 2014
Acrylic on board
80 × 80 cm
Large constructed geometric composition: colored bands interlaced diagonally (white, yellow, turquoise, orange, red, green) on a field of solid blacks.
The weaving effect / optical parquet creates a strong rhythm, a reading that is both decorative and dynamic. Bright palette, sharp contrasts, visible brushwork — far from a cold abstraction.
The work sits in the geometric and optical vein of Kesta (weaves, interlocked planes, constructed art), distinct from his figurative series or his "Pomp’Art" at the bicycle pump.
The artist
Jean-Louis Dhuit, known as Kesta, trained at the École Boulle and then at the Arts Décoratifs. This dual training — craft, ornament, decor — is evident in the mastery of motif and composition. Chief designer at the ORTF from 1960 (variety shows, Guy Lux, etc.), he later developed an eclectic body of work in Auvergne (Ambert / Étagnon): figurative, allegorical, geometric, sometimes gestural.
Technique and inscriptions
• Recto: signed bottom right (Kesta).
• Verso, in the artist’s hand:
J.L. DHUIT dit « KESTA » — « Étagnon » 63600 AMBERT — 04.73.82.60.08 — « COMPOSITION SANS TITRE » — 80 × 80 — 2014 — ACRYLIQUE S/MEDIUM.
Montage de présentation réalisé par l’artiste avec des baguettes de plastique noir. Montage simple, destiné uniquement à présenter l’œuvre. Ce n’est pas un encadrement de qualité ; l’acheteur pourra le remplacer selon son goût.
État
Œuvre d’atelier, non restaurée. Usures d’usage, petites traces, irrégularités de surface et de peinture liées au travail et à la conservation. Le support et la peinture restent sains dans l’ensemble. Vendue en l’état.
Provenance
Atelier de l’artiste, Ambert (Étagnon).
Pièce décorative forte, format carré généreux, rare sur le marché dans cette veine optique/géométrique précise.
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
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Artist
Jean-Louis Dhuit dit KESTA (1936)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Grande Abstraction géométrique
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2014
Condition
Fair condition
Height
80 cm
Width
80 cm
Style
Op Art
Period
2010-2020
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