BOTT, Francis

Francis Bott ‘Espaces Concertés’ painting on canvas. 1968

Description

Francis Bott painting on canvas but without the struts to hold it firm. Signed and dated ‘1968’ in pencil by the artist in lower right margin. On the verso of the painting there is a Galerie Hilt ink stamp which indicates that it was exhibited there. The painting does have slight handling folds,  a small loss of paint about 2 x 7mm in area, see photograph and a small pin hole middle of canvas, which I have photographed, Otherwise it is in good condition and would stretch out well.

Size 60 x 80 cm

Item details

Not in listed in ‘Francis Bott-Das Gesamtwerk’ published in Zurich 1988, by Henze.

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.