Silvin Bronkart ( 1915-1967 ) - Grande composition abstraite de 1956
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Artist Silvin Bronkart (1915–1967), Title Grande composition abstraite de 1956, Oil on paper, Original edition, Year 1956, Dimensions 72 cm high by 54.5 cm wide, Belgium, in good condition, unframed.
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Oil work on paper by Silvin Bronkart (1956)
Artist: Silvin Bronkart (1915–1967) Belgium
Untitled
1956
Technique: Oil on paper
Dimensions: 72 cm x 54.5 cm
Shipment: will be sent flat and very well protected with professional materials.
Link to the artist's catalogue raisonné: https://art-info.be/oeuvres/sans-titre-3788
Framing: Sold unframed
Description
This abstract oil on paper artwork, dated 1956, illustrates the period of full creative maturity of Silvin Bronkart.
The composition unfolds within a complex geometric structure, where nested shapes and colored flat areas interact with great intensity. The warm and cool tones — reds, blues, greens, and ochres — balance each other in a controlled contrast play, revealing the artist's pursuit of harmony and tension.
This piece reflects Bronkart's transition to an architectural abstraction, where color becomes an autonomous vector of expression, serving both a rigorous and sensitive construction.
Condition of preservation
Good overall condition
There are some stains on the border as well as a slight crease located at the bottom of the border. These elements remain discreet and do not alter the visual quality of the work.
Note: the actual dimensions (72 cm x 54.5 cm) are larger than those listed in the catalog (66 cm x 50 cm). The artist probably intended to slightly reduce the size to hide the edges.
The work is presented here in its entirety, with its exact dimensions.
The attached photographs are an integral part of the description and allow for an accurate assessment of the condition of the painting.
Authentication
The work is listed in Silvin Bronkart's online catalogue raisonné, confirming its authenticity and provenance.
Link to the catalogue raisonné: https://art-info.be/oeuvres/sans-titre-3788
Provenance
Direct provenance from the artist's family, ensuring complete traceability and certified authenticity.
Gallery comment
This 1956 oil on paper work is a rare piece in Silvin Bronkart's production, as the artist's oil paintings are particularly scarce on the market.
It illustrates the painter's mastery in managing chromatic and spatial relationships, as well as their ability to unify structure and emotion within a highly coherent visual language.
As an outstanding collectible artwork, it integrates perfectly into a contemporary display and will appeal to any fan of Belgian modernist abstraction.
Artist Biography
Silvin Bronkart (1915–1967) was a prominent figure in post-war Belgian abstraction. Trained at the Beaux-Arts in Liège, he developed a distinctive visual language in the 1940s, combining geometric rigor with poetic sensitivity.
His works on paper, often created with pencil, pastel, or oil, demonstrate a constant search for balance between structure, light, and emotion.
Active within Belgian modernist circles, he participated in numerous group exhibitions and left behind a rare work, now rediscovered and documented in his online catalogue raisonné.
Oil work on paper by Silvin Bronkart (1956)
Artist: Silvin Bronkart (1915–1967) Belgium
Untitled
1956
Technique: Oil on paper
Dimensions: 72 cm x 54.5 cm
Shipment: will be sent flat and very well protected with professional materials.
Link to the artist's catalogue raisonné: https://art-info.be/oeuvres/sans-titre-3788
Framing: Sold unframed
Description
This abstract oil on paper artwork, dated 1956, illustrates the period of full creative maturity of Silvin Bronkart.
The composition unfolds within a complex geometric structure, where nested shapes and colored flat areas interact with great intensity. The warm and cool tones — reds, blues, greens, and ochres — balance each other in a controlled contrast play, revealing the artist's pursuit of harmony and tension.
This piece reflects Bronkart's transition to an architectural abstraction, where color becomes an autonomous vector of expression, serving both a rigorous and sensitive construction.
Condition of preservation
Good overall condition
There are some stains on the border as well as a slight crease located at the bottom of the border. These elements remain discreet and do not alter the visual quality of the work.
Note: the actual dimensions (72 cm x 54.5 cm) are larger than those listed in the catalog (66 cm x 50 cm). The artist probably intended to slightly reduce the size to hide the edges.
The work is presented here in its entirety, with its exact dimensions.
The attached photographs are an integral part of the description and allow for an accurate assessment of the condition of the painting.
Authentication
The work is listed in Silvin Bronkart's online catalogue raisonné, confirming its authenticity and provenance.
Link to the catalogue raisonné: https://art-info.be/oeuvres/sans-titre-3788
Provenance
Direct provenance from the artist's family, ensuring complete traceability and certified authenticity.
Gallery comment
This 1956 oil on paper work is a rare piece in Silvin Bronkart's production, as the artist's oil paintings are particularly scarce on the market.
It illustrates the painter's mastery in managing chromatic and spatial relationships, as well as their ability to unify structure and emotion within a highly coherent visual language.
As an outstanding collectible artwork, it integrates perfectly into a contemporary display and will appeal to any fan of Belgian modernist abstraction.
Artist Biography
Silvin Bronkart (1915–1967) was a prominent figure in post-war Belgian abstraction. Trained at the Beaux-Arts in Liège, he developed a distinctive visual language in the 1940s, combining geometric rigor with poetic sensitivity.
His works on paper, often created with pencil, pastel, or oil, demonstrate a constant search for balance between structure, light, and emotion.
Active within Belgian modernist circles, he participated in numerous group exhibitions and left behind a rare work, now rediscovered and documented in his online catalogue raisonné.
Details
Artist
Silvin Bronkart ( 1915-1967 )
Sold with frame
No
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Grande composition abstraite de 1956
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
Belgium
Year
1956
Condition
Good condition
Height
72 cm
Width
54.5 cm
Style
Abstract
Period
1950-1960
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