Lucien Beyer (1908-1983) - Menace sur le temple
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Lucien Beyer’s original abstract oil painting *Menace sur le temple*, dating from 1960–1970, is signed by hand and measures 65 × 81 cm; it is from France.
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Lucien BEYER (1908-1983)
Menace sur le temple
Oil on canvas
Format: 65 x 81 cm
Signed bottom right
Provenance :
- Galerie Yves Jaubert, Paris
- Private collection, Paris
Painting in perfect condition. No frame
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
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Born in 1908 in Lutry, Switzerland, Lucien Beyer grew up in an artistic environment marked by the figure of his father, the ceramist Paul Beyer. Initially a designer for the silk industry, he quickly turned to painting and joined, in the early 1930s, the Lyon circle led by Marcel Michaud. He became one of the active members of the Témoignage group, an avant-garde movement that brought together painters, sculptors, artisans and poets around a deeply humanist and spiritual vision of art.
Beyer participated in the major exhibitions of the group, notably the Lyon Autumn Salon in 1937 and the Paris presentations of 1938 and 1939, where his work was noted for its sensitivity, its sense of material and its singular plastic language. His career is part of the artistic fervor of the interwar period, alongside figures such as Étienne-Martin, Manessier or Le Moal.
Lucien Beyer’s compositions attract with their subtle balance between emerging abstraction and intimate resonances. His palette, often warm, reveals a quest for inner light, while his structured forms attest to a high mastery of drawing. Regularly present on the French market, his works have benefited from constant interest from collectors, sensitive to the rarity and quality of his production.
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Specialist since 1989 painters of the Ecole Normande - School of Rouen, Art Seine, is an art gallery located in Le Havre where we present works of the 19th, Impressionist and Modern. We scrupulously check the origins of the works and we surround ourselves with all the precautions in use on the art market. We, we are the spokesperson of the seller as the buyer for transactions to be made in the best conditions. Any work sold is accompanied by an invoice and a certificate of authenticity engage our responsibility for a period of 30 years. In collaboration with specialized freight forwarders and carriers we can ensure shipment in France and around the world.
Translated by Google TranslateLucien BEYER (1908-1983)
Menace sur le temple
Oil on canvas
Format: 65 x 81 cm
Signed bottom right
Provenance :
- Galerie Yves Jaubert, Paris
- Private collection, Paris
Painting in perfect condition. No frame
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful and insured shipping.
Buy with confidence!
Born in 1908 in Lutry, Switzerland, Lucien Beyer grew up in an artistic environment marked by the figure of his father, the ceramist Paul Beyer. Initially a designer for the silk industry, he quickly turned to painting and joined, in the early 1930s, the Lyon circle led by Marcel Michaud. He became one of the active members of the Témoignage group, an avant-garde movement that brought together painters, sculptors, artisans and poets around a deeply humanist and spiritual vision of art.
Beyer participated in the major exhibitions of the group, notably the Lyon Autumn Salon in 1937 and the Paris presentations of 1938 and 1939, where his work was noted for its sensitivity, its sense of material and its singular plastic language. His career is part of the artistic fervor of the interwar period, alongside figures such as Étienne-Martin, Manessier or Le Moal.
Lucien Beyer’s compositions attract with their subtle balance between emerging abstraction and intimate resonances. His palette, often warm, reveals a quest for inner light, while his structured forms attest to a high mastery of drawing. Regularly present on the French market, his works have benefited from constant interest from collectors, sensitive to the rarity and quality of his production.
Some images are AI-generated to show what the object might look like in context.
Please refer to the original photos and the product description for exact details. #AIContextView
Seller's Story
Specialist since 1989 painters of the Ecole Normande - School of Rouen, Art Seine, is an art gallery located in Le Havre where we present works of the 19th, Impressionist and Modern. We scrupulously check the origins of the works and we surround ourselves with all the precautions in use on the art market. We, we are the spokesperson of the seller as the buyer for transactions to be made in the best conditions. Any work sold is accompanied by an invoice and a certificate of authenticity engage our responsibility for a period of 30 years. In collaboration with specialized freight forwarders and carriers we can ensure shipment in France and around the world.
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Original
Artist
Lucien Beyer (1908-1983)
Title of artwork
Menace sur le temple
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
65 cm
Width
81 cm
Style
Abstract
Period
1960-1970
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