René Mels (1909-1977) - Composition abstraite 1965
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René Mels (1909-1977) Composition abstraite 1965, a gestural abstract composition on paper in crayon and pastel, monogrammed, 42 × 30 cm, circa 1965–1970, from Belgium, original edition, in good condition.
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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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René Mels (1909-1977) – Abstract composition – Circa 1965-1970 – Crayon et pastel – Monogrammée
René Mels (1909-1977)
Abstract composition
Crayon and pastel (mixed media) on paper, circa 1965-1970
Signature: Monogrammed “M” in the bottom right corner. Verso blank, except for a few light transfer traces.
Dimensions: 42 × 30 cm
Sold unframed
Condition
Beautiful sheet, colors vivid and well preserved. Paper slightly aged, a few light handling creases. No major loss visible. The front remains clean, bright and expressive. See photos.
Description
Gestural abstract composition by René Mels, created in the 1960s-1970s.
An explosion of colored strokes occupies the center and the right side of the sheet: blue, yellow, red, green and black hatchings that cross and interlace in a dynamic movement.
The strokes are rapid, nervous, almost calligraphic. The white paper remains largely visible on the left and top, which gives air and rhythm to the whole and brings out the liveliness of the colors.
The gesture is free and joyful: the pencil structures the movement with tight lines and denser accents, while the overlays create points of chromatic tension.
You can sense Mels’ freedom of writing in his lyrical abstract period, between spontaneity of the stroke and balance of the composition.
A living, colorful and decorative work, typical of the artist’s gestural maturity.
Biography
René Mels (René Meulemans, 1909-1977) was trained at the Leuven and Brussels Academies, then at La Cambre. After an expressionist start influenced by Permeke, he moved toward abstraction as early as 1947.
Active member of Young Belgian Painting (exhibitions 1947-1948 at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels), he joined the Abstract Art group in 1952 and co-founded Cap d’encre in 1963.
His work is characterized by a concern for construction, flexibility of writing and expressive chromaticism. In 1950, a state grant enabled him to work at Atelier 17 of Stanley William Hayter in Paris.
His watercolors, engravings, pastels and paintings are in numerous public Belgian and international collections, notably at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
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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).
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René Mels (1909-1977) – Abstract composition – Circa 1965-1970 – Crayon et pastel – Monogrammée
René Mels (1909-1977)
Abstract composition
Crayon and pastel (mixed media) on paper, circa 1965-1970
Signature: Monogrammed “M” in the bottom right corner. Verso blank, except for a few light transfer traces.
Dimensions: 42 × 30 cm
Sold unframed
Condition
Beautiful sheet, colors vivid and well preserved. Paper slightly aged, a few light handling creases. No major loss visible. The front remains clean, bright and expressive. See photos.
Description
Gestural abstract composition by René Mels, created in the 1960s-1970s.
An explosion of colored strokes occupies the center and the right side of the sheet: blue, yellow, red, green and black hatchings that cross and interlace in a dynamic movement.
The strokes are rapid, nervous, almost calligraphic. The white paper remains largely visible on the left and top, which gives air and rhythm to the whole and brings out the liveliness of the colors.
The gesture is free and joyful: the pencil structures the movement with tight lines and denser accents, while the overlays create points of chromatic tension.
You can sense Mels’ freedom of writing in his lyrical abstract period, between spontaneity of the stroke and balance of the composition.
A living, colorful and decorative work, typical of the artist’s gestural maturity.
Biography
René Mels (René Meulemans, 1909-1977) was trained at the Leuven and Brussels Academies, then at La Cambre. After an expressionist start influenced by Permeke, he moved toward abstraction as early as 1947.
Active member of Young Belgian Painting (exhibitions 1947-1948 at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels), he joined the Abstract Art group in 1952 and co-founded Cap d’encre in 1963.
His work is characterized by a concern for construction, flexibility of writing and expressive chromaticism. In 1950, a state grant enabled him to work at Atelier 17 of Stanley William Hayter in Paris.
His watercolors, engravings, pastels and paintings are in numerous public Belgian and international collections, notably at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
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
René Mels (1909-1977)
Title of artwork
Composition abstraite 1965
Technique
Crayon, Pastel
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1965
Condition
Good condition
Height
30 cm
Width
42 cm
Style
Abstract
Period
1960-1970
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