Série Noire: Untitled - Mixed media on canvas, French school - Lot 107

Série Noire: Untitled - Mixed media on canvas, French school, late XXᵉ century Mixed media assemblage combining oil and/or acrylic on canvas with metal and industrial elements mounted in relief, composed on an intense red background juxtaposing a truncated female bust, an apple pierced by an arrow, stylized revolvers and pared-down geometric motifs; the lower part incorporates a brushed metal plate supporting a cast-iron valve wheel and two old electrical devices, creating a dialogue between painted image and real object; inscription on the back of the stretcher "Série Noire : Sans Titre"; artist unknown, French school, late XXᵉ century; dimensions: height 56 cm, width 55 cm, weight 2,110 g; condition: very good overall condition, slight traces of age-related wear.