BOTT, Francis

Francis Bott painting ‘Espaces Concertés’ 1972. (Henze 1175)

Description

Francis Bott mixed media painting on card. Signed and dated ’72 by the artist in pen in lower right corner. The sheet does have issues. There is a heavy blue scuff mark in top margin, some light marks and light handling folds. I have tried to photograph them, so please examine the photographs carefully.

Size 73 x 73 cm

Item details

Reference: ‘Francis Bott-Das Gesamtwerk’ published in Zurich 1988. Henze 1175: ‘Espcaes Concertes. Mischtechnik (?) 1972. Unten rechts signiert und datiert. Sammlung: Verbleib unbekannt. Bemerkung:Foto im Archiv des Kunstlers.’

Provenance: Purchased at the ‘Works from the  Studio of Francis Bott (1904-1998)’ 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.