BOTT, Francis

Francis Bott painting titled ‘Espaces Concertés’ ( Henze 1187)

Description

Francis Bott painting on card titled ‘Espaces Concertés’ ‘. Painted in gouache  in black, silver and white, it is signed and dated ’70  in pencil. In the top right margin  there is the ‘Schoellershammer’ blind stamp. The sheet some light surface rubbing, which is more noticeable in margins, else in very good condition.

Size 44 x 65cm (17 x 25.5 inches)

Item details

Reference: Henze 1187: ‘Espaces Concertes. Mischtechik auf Karton 1970. Unten rechts signiert und datiert.’

Provenance: Purchased at the Studio Sale, Christie’s, London, 16th November 2006.

‘Bott’s style continued to develop throughout his career and in the 1960’s and the 1970’s, he embarked on two major pictorial series, namely Espaces Concertés and Cathédrales. These represented a change to a more linear approach and are characterised by a more vibrant colours in keeping with the mood of the times.’  Quote from Christie’s catalogue ‘Works From The Studio of Francis Bott (1904-1998), 2006.