Michel Pinel (1949 - 2022 ) - Valérie - 2001 - Certificat - No Reserve
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Description from the seller
Michel Pinel (1949–2022) France
Valérie
Date: 2001
Edition: H.S. (Special Issue)
Dimensions: 30 × 24 cm
Technique: Original silver gelatin print on baryta paper
Signature and inscriptions on the back:
Triangular stamp in violet ink 'MICHEL PINEL PHOTO BXL'.
* Handwritten mentions in pencil: 'h.s.', 'Valérie', 'Rome', and 'Original print made in my workshop'.
Handwritten mention of the year: 2001.
Provenance: Artist's studio
Certificate: Certificate of authenticity issued by Steve Rosat for Rosat Antiques Gallery, dated January 3, 2025, in Brussels, with an embossed seal 'Michel Pinel Photographer' and handwritten signature of Steve Rosat.
Sale: No reserve price
Description
Created in Rome in 2001, Valérie fits within the continuity of Michel Pinel's work on female intimacy and natural light.
The model, lying on a bed, is captured in a moment of relaxation imbued with gentle melancholy.
The horizontal composition, balanced by the diagonal of the body and the texture of the fabric, illustrates the photographer's mastery of chiaroscuro and silver contrast.
This baryté print, made by Pinel himself, demonstrates an approach that is both sensual and contemplative, where light shapes the form without ever freezing it.
Condition
Excellent condition. The print is perfectly preserved, with a smooth surface and intact contrasts. The seal and handwritten inscriptions on the back are clear and legible.
Provenance: Family collection of the photographer who passed away in 2022.
Michel Pinel 1949-2022
Born in 1949
After studying in Cahors, he moved to Milan, where he met the director Paul Casalini, who introduced him to photography and helped him develop a love for it. He ventured into the profession, which quickly became his passion. Michel Pinel creates fashion photographs.
A devotee of pure photography, he produces in his studio prints of remarkable quality. He invests himself in what has become his favorite mode of expression: nude photographs.
and exhibited internationally. Her photos are also kept in private collections in Australia, Belgium, Spain, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United States.
Michel Pinel (1949–2022) France
Valérie
Date: 2001
Edition: H.S. (Special Issue)
Dimensions: 30 × 24 cm
Technique: Original silver gelatin print on baryta paper
Signature and inscriptions on the back:
Triangular stamp in violet ink 'MICHEL PINEL PHOTO BXL'.
* Handwritten mentions in pencil: 'h.s.', 'Valérie', 'Rome', and 'Original print made in my workshop'.
Handwritten mention of the year: 2001.
Provenance: Artist's studio
Certificate: Certificate of authenticity issued by Steve Rosat for Rosat Antiques Gallery, dated January 3, 2025, in Brussels, with an embossed seal 'Michel Pinel Photographer' and handwritten signature of Steve Rosat.
Sale: No reserve price
Description
Created in Rome in 2001, Valérie fits within the continuity of Michel Pinel's work on female intimacy and natural light.
The model, lying on a bed, is captured in a moment of relaxation imbued with gentle melancholy.
The horizontal composition, balanced by the diagonal of the body and the texture of the fabric, illustrates the photographer's mastery of chiaroscuro and silver contrast.
This baryté print, made by Pinel himself, demonstrates an approach that is both sensual and contemplative, where light shapes the form without ever freezing it.
Condition
Excellent condition. The print is perfectly preserved, with a smooth surface and intact contrasts. The seal and handwritten inscriptions on the back are clear and legible.
Provenance: Family collection of the photographer who passed away in 2022.
Michel Pinel 1949-2022
Born in 1949
After studying in Cahors, he moved to Milan, where he met the director Paul Casalini, who introduced him to photography and helped him develop a love for it. He ventured into the profession, which quickly became his passion. Michel Pinel creates fashion photographs.
A devotee of pure photography, he produces in his studio prints of remarkable quality. He invests himself in what has become his favorite mode of expression: nude photographs.
and exhibited internationally. Her photos are also kept in private collections in Australia, Belgium, Spain, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United States.
Details
Date of print
2001
Artist
Michel Pinel (1949 - 2022 )
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Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Valérie - 2001 - Certificat - No Reserve
Condition
Extremely fine
Technique
Albumen paper process
Height
24 cm
Edition
H.S
Width
30 cm
Signature
Hand signed
Genre
Nude
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