Tamara de Lempicka (1898-1980) (after) - "Le rêve, 1927"

- Tamara de Lempicka (after), Giclée print on heavyweight smooth matte paper (approx. 300gsm, refers to paper thickness/density).

- Stamp on verso.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

- Borderless / full-bleed.

- Ready to frame. The pic in which the item appears framed is a simulated recreation for illustrative purposes only, the frame and other decorative elements shown in it are not included in the lot you are bidding on.

- Size: 42 x 59cm.

- Tamara de Lempicka’s Le Rêve (1927) is one of the most sensual and psychologically charged works of her mature Art Deco period, combining sculptural modelling, cinematic close-up and an unmistakable atmosphere of modern sophistication. The reclining woman is shown in an intimate, compressed composition, her pale skin set against deep charcoal, smoky grey and a striking band of emerald green, while the vivid red lips and dark, heavily shadowed eyes create an almost hypnotic focal point. Lempicka’s smooth, sharply modelled forms transform the body into something simultaneously human and architectural, reflecting the streamlined elegance of the 1920s and the influence of Cubism, Ingres and Renaissance portraiture filtered through the modern machine-age aesthetic. The monumental treatment of the figure connects naturally with Picasso and Fernand Léger, while the refined sensuality and decorative control invite comparison with Klimt, Modigliani and Man Ray. At the same time, the image possesses the direct visual impact that makes Lempicka resonate strongly with later Pop and contemporary culture.

The sophisticated palette of cream, warm flesh tones, graphite grey, black, emerald green and scarlet makes Le Rêve exceptionally versatile in elegant interiors. It works beautifully against deep green, charcoal, warm taupe, burgundy, muted blue or soft cream walls, and pairs especially well with velvet, lacquered wood, walnut, marble, brass, chrome and smoked glass. The composition is particularly suited to Art Deco, contemporary, glamorous and eclectic interiors, whether displayed in a bedroom, dressing room, living room, library, boutique hotel or refined hospitality space. It combines naturally with furniture and design associated with Eileen Gray, Jean-Michel Frank, Gio Ponti, Le Corbusier and other icons of twentieth-century interiors. Its intimate mood, strong feminine presence and unmistakable 1920s glamour also make it an excellent gift for admirers of Tamara de Lempicka, Art Deco, fashion, portraiture and elegant figurative art.

For lovers of Tamara de Lempicka and iconic twentieth-century imagery, Le Rêve has the combination of sensuality, graphic clarity and unmistakable style that has made her work one of the most recognisable expressions of Art Deco modernity. Its appeal extends naturally to admirers of Picasso, Matisse, Miró, Modigliani, Klimt, Warhol, Banksy, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Shepard Fairey, Gerhard Richter, David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, Kaws, JonOne and Sébastien Lagasse, bridging classic modernism, Pop Art, street art and contemporary collecting. It also fits effortlessly within collections shaped by fashion, luxury and design from Cartier, Rolex and Patek Philippe to Chanel, Dior, Hermès and Gucci alongside art books, rare posters, designer objects, Lego, Star Wars, Pokémon and other highly sought-after collectibles. A sensual, elegant and unmistakably Lempicka composition, ideal for bringing Art Deco glamour, modernist sophistication and a powerful feminine presence to any interior.