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Jean Marais (1913-1998) – Tree Man – Signed and numbered serigraph 12/50

Artist
Jean Marais (1913-1998), French. Born in Cherbourg, died in Cannes. Iconic figure of French cinema, he was also a painter, sculptor, ceramist and engraver.

Title of the work: the man tree (squatting figure metamorphosing into a tree). Year of creation and printing date not documented, presumably 1970s-1980s.

Technique
Two-color serigraphy, black and burnt orange.

Edition
Print numbered 12/50, total edition of 50 prints. No state or series mentioned.

Signature and numbering
Hand-signed in pencil at the bottom left (“ Jean Marais ”). Numbered in pencil at the bottom right (“ 12/50 ”).

Paper
Thick, grainy cream-colored paper. No watermark visible, the work has not been unframed.

Dimensions

• Sheet: 65 × 50 cm
• Frame: 78 × 65 cm

Framing
Black lacquered wooden frame with a gilded filet, black mat with gilded inner march panel, under glass. The frame is heavy.

Provenance
Private collection, Belgium. Publisher and printer not identified.

Documentation
No certificate, invoice, or catalog raisonné reference.

Condition
Good overall condition. Slight waves in the paper, especially in the upper part, common for a matted sheet. No foxing, discolorations visible in the top right and left through the glass. Fresh colors. Minor wear to the frame lacquer. The back is closed with original kraft paper, and the work has not been examined out of the frame.

Shipping
Reinforced packaging, suited to the weight and the glass.

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