Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit, né en 1936) - L’Intrigante, 2015 Hommage à Mucha — technique mixte — 100 × 70 cm
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L’Intrigante, 2015 by Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit, b. 1936) is an original Art Nouveau portrait in oil, crayon and mixed media on cardboard, 100 × 70 cm, framed, signed by KESTA with verso details.
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Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit) — L’Intrigante, 2015
Hommage à Mucha — technique mixte — 100 × 70 cm
Description
Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit, born in 1936)
L’Intrigante, 2015
Oil, crayon and mixed media on painting board
100 × 70 cm
A young woman of fluid grace, seated among vines and ivy, a clutch in hand, a white flower in the hair. The light veils glide along the body, the turquoise and yellow background vibrates like a summer sky. The border with arabesques frames the composition with the elegance typical of Art Nouveau.
The work breathes the spirit of Alphonse Mucha: sinuous line, refined dress, vegetal decor, contemplative femininity. It is a decorative piece of large format, immediately legible and very photogenic.
The artist
Trained at the École Boulle and then at the Arts Décoratifs, Jean-Louis Dhuit, known as Kesta, masters ornament, drapery and drawing. Based in Ambert, he has developed a figurative and decorative body of work. L’Intrigante belongs to his 2015 Mucha-inspired vein, one of the most captivating in his studio.
Inscriptions
• Recto: signed KESTA 15 at the bottom right and monogram JD 2015 at the bottom left.
• Verso: title, technique, dimensions, date and autograph signature of the artist (J.L. Dhuit nicknamed “KESTA”, Ambert).
Frame
Display mounting made by the artist (black plastic moldings). Simple, intended only to present the work. The buyer can easily replace it with a more noble framing.
Condition
Studio piece, not restored. Small signs of use and surface irregularities normal for a piece straight from the artist’s studio. Sold as is.
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) — L’Intrigante, 2015
Hommage à Mucha — technique mixte — 100 × 70 cm
Description
Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit, born in 1936)
L’Intrigante, 2015
Oil, crayon and mixed media on painting board
100 × 70 cm
A young woman of fluid grace, seated among vines and ivy, a clutch in hand, a white flower in the hair. The light veils glide along the body, the turquoise and yellow background vibrates like a summer sky. The border with arabesques frames the composition with the elegance typical of Art Nouveau.
The work breathes the spirit of Alphonse Mucha: sinuous line, refined dress, vegetal decor, contemplative femininity. It is a decorative piece of large format, immediately legible and very photogenic.
The artist
Trained at the École Boulle and then at the Arts Décoratifs, Jean-Louis Dhuit, known as Kesta, masters ornament, drapery and drawing. Based in Ambert, he has developed a figurative and decorative body of work. L’Intrigante belongs to his 2015 Mucha-inspired vein, one of the most captivating in his studio.
Inscriptions
• Recto: signed KESTA 15 at the bottom right and monogram JD 2015 at the bottom left.
• Verso: title, technique, dimensions, date and autograph signature of the artist (J.L. Dhuit nicknamed “KESTA”, Ambert).
Frame
Display mounting made by the artist (black plastic moldings). Simple, intended only to present the work. The buyer can easily replace it with a more noble framing.
Condition
Studio piece, not restored. Small signs of use and surface irregularities normal for a piece straight from the artist’s studio. Sold as is.
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
Kesta (Jean-Louis Dhuit, né en 1936)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
L’Intrigante, 2015 Hommage à Mucha — technique mixte — 100 × 70 cm
Technique
Chalk, Oil painting
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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