Max Ingrand (1908-1969) & Paule Ingrand (1910-1997) - Étude décorative – Oiseaux stylisés / Créatures hybrides vers 1940
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Decorative study – stylised birds / hybrid creatures, circa 1940, an Art Deco pastel drawing on paper by Paule Ingrand and Max Ingrand, France, 1940–1950 period, signed, original edition, 62 × 46.7 cm.
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Payment required before the evening of October 25. No shipments possible from October 26 for nearly 3 weeks (absence).
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Paule Ingrand (1910-1997) & Max Ingrand (1908-1969)
Decorative Study – Stylized Birds / Hybrid Creatures
around 1940
Artists : Paule Ingrand (1910-1997) & Max Ingrand (1908-1969)
(work falling within the couple's joint graphic labor)
Technique : Unfixed pastel, crayon and graphite on paper
Dimensions : 62 × 46.7 cm
Signature / Inscriptions :
* Characteristic red studio stamp “PAULE INGRAND”
* Red stylized emblem (studio seal) in the upper part
Period / Style : Art Deco – decorative explorations, circa 1940
Large and powerful decorative study treated in a palette of warm earth tones (oranges, browns, ochres) contrasted with deep blacks and whites.
Two hybrid figures, half bird and half totemic creature, unfold with force: enormous circular eyes, hooked beaks, stylized wings and talons, feather and scale motifs. The gesture is direct and expressive — pastel smudges, overlays, energetic outlines — characteristic of the graphic research conducted jointly by the Ingrand couple.
This large sheet sits within the collaborative work of Paule and Max Ingrand, where the stylized animal (often laden with symbolism) served as a motif for panels, engraved glass decorations or monumental projects.
Paule Ingrand, draughtswoman and fresco painter trained at the École des Arts Décoratifs, brought graphic strength and sensitivity to color. Max Ingrand, master glassmaker, frequently contributed to technical transcription and the development of forms. Together, they developed a decorative language at the crossroads of Art Deco, modernism and influences from non-Western sources.
Rare and large-format piece, direct and intense testimony of the couple’s workshop work. Ideal for collectors of Art Deco and 20th-century graphic arts.
Condition :
Unfixed pastel. Some small creases, a tear visible in the upper part and a reinforcing piece of tape applied on the reverse. Wear and studio traces consistent with a working sheet. Sold unframed.
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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 TranslateFR :
Payment required before the evening of October 25. No shipments possible from October 26 for nearly 3 weeks (absence).
——
Paule Ingrand (1910-1997) & Max Ingrand (1908-1969)
Decorative Study – Stylized Birds / Hybrid Creatures
around 1940
Artists : Paule Ingrand (1910-1997) & Max Ingrand (1908-1969)
(work falling within the couple's joint graphic labor)
Technique : Unfixed pastel, crayon and graphite on paper
Dimensions : 62 × 46.7 cm
Signature / Inscriptions :
* Characteristic red studio stamp “PAULE INGRAND”
* Red stylized emblem (studio seal) in the upper part
Period / Style : Art Deco – decorative explorations, circa 1940
Large and powerful decorative study treated in a palette of warm earth tones (oranges, browns, ochres) contrasted with deep blacks and whites.
Two hybrid figures, half bird and half totemic creature, unfold with force: enormous circular eyes, hooked beaks, stylized wings and talons, feather and scale motifs. The gesture is direct and expressive — pastel smudges, overlays, energetic outlines — characteristic of the graphic research conducted jointly by the Ingrand couple.
This large sheet sits within the collaborative work of Paule and Max Ingrand, where the stylized animal (often laden with symbolism) served as a motif for panels, engraved glass decorations or monumental projects.
Paule Ingrand, draughtswoman and fresco painter trained at the École des Arts Décoratifs, brought graphic strength and sensitivity to color. Max Ingrand, master glassmaker, frequently contributed to technical transcription and the development of forms. Together, they developed a decorative language at the crossroads of Art Deco, modernism and influences from non-Western sources.
Rare and large-format piece, direct and intense testimony of the couple’s workshop work. Ideal for collectors of Art Deco and 20th-century graphic arts.
Condition :
Unfixed pastel. Some small creases, a tear visible in the upper part and a reinforcing piece of tape applied on the reverse. Wear and studio traces consistent with a working sheet. Sold unframed.
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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Edition
Original
Artist
Max Ingrand (1908-1969) & Paule Ingrand (1910-1997)
Title of artwork
Étude décorative – Oiseaux stylisés / Créatures hybrides vers 1940
Technique
Pastel
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1940
Condition
Good condition
Height
46.7 cm
Width
62 cm
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Art Deco
Period
1940-1950
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