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Painter, Etcher, b. 1925 - d. 1995

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  • Adrien de Menasce, Egyptian/British 1925-1995 - Two figures, c.1960s;
    Oct. 11, 2022

    Adrien de Menasce, Egyptian/British 1925-1995 - Two figures, c.1960s;

    Est: £300 - £500

    Adrien de Menasce, Egyptian/British 1925-1995 - Two figures, c.1960s; gouache and collage on card, signed with initials lower right 'A.M.' and inscribed on the reverse 'Zurich London', 11.4 x 8.8 cm (mounted/unframed) Note: Adrien de Menasce was born in Alexandria, but De Menasce moved to Paris in the 1950s, where his work was soon influenced by the existentialist abstractions of Taschist artists such as Wols, Vieira da Silva and Henri Michaux. These works from the 1950s were called 'Ecritures' ('Writings') by the artist, creating an abstract language in the paint, half-seen and half-understood. De Menasce was encouraged to exhibit these works by Sir Herbert Read in Switzerland, where he also become friendly with Sonja Sekula, before eventually moving to London in the 1960s. In the UK, de Menasce began to explore eroticism more deeply in his work, juxtaposing the landscape with the male body in both collage and painting. During the 1960s, de Menasce met his future-partner Sam Lock, and his twin-brother Wilfred Avery, a fellow artist whose mature work would explore a similar visual language. Both artists created a unique and highly individual contribution to Post-War British art and queer visual culture, and one that should be recognised alongside that of Keith Vaughan, Francis Bacon and David Hockney. Please refer to department for condition report

    Roseberys
  • Adrien de Menasce, Egyptian/British 1925-1995 - Untitled, 1964;
    Oct. 11, 2022

    Adrien de Menasce, Egyptian/British 1925-1995 - Untitled, 1964;

    Est: £300 - £500

    Adrien de Menasce, Egyptian/British 1925-1995 - Untitled, 1964; watercolour, crayon and ink on paper, signed and dated lower left 'Menasce 64', 20.4 x 27.8 cm (mounted/unframed) Note: another example of this series made in 1964 is now in the collection of the British Museum, London Adrien de Menasce was born in Alexandria but moved to Paris in the 1950s, where his work was soon influenced by the existentialist abstractions of Taschist artists such as Wols, Vieira da Silva and Henri Michaux. These works from the 1950s were called 'Ecritures' ('Writings') by the artist, creating an abstract language in the paint, half-seen and half-understood. De Menasce was encouraged to exhibit these works by Sir Herbert Read in Switzerland, where he also become friendly with Sonja Sekula, before eventually moving to London in the 1960s. In the UK, de Menasce began to explore eroticism more deeply in his work, juxtaposing the landscape with the male body in both collage and painting. During the 1960s, de Menasce met his future-partner Sam Lock, and his twin-brother Wilfred Avery, a fellow artist whose mature work would explore a similar visual language. Both artists created a unique and highly individual contribution to Post-War British art and queer visual culture, and one that should be recognised alongside that of Keith Vaughan, Francis Bacon and David Hockney. Please refer to department for condition report

    Roseberys
  • Adrien de Menasce, Egyptian/British 1925-1995 - Ecriture, 1957;
    Oct. 11, 2022

    Adrien de Menasce, Egyptian/British 1925-1995 - Ecriture, 1957;

    Est: £400 - £600

    Adrien de Menasce, Egyptian/British 1925-1995 - Ecriture, 1957; watercolour on paper, signed and inscribed lower right 'Menasce XII - 57 aquarelle haute', 43 x 27.3 cm Note: Adrien de Menasce was born in Alexandria, bute moved to Paris in the 1950s, where his work was soon influenced by the existentialist abstractions of Taschist artists such as Wols, Vieira da Silva and Henri Michaux. These works from the 1950s were called 'Ecritures' ('Writings') by the artist, creating an abstract language in the paint, half-seen and half-understood. De Menasce was encouraged to exhibit these works by Sir Herbert Read in Switzerland, where he also become friendly with Sonja Sekula, before eventually moving to London in the 1960s. In the UK, de Menasce began to explore eroticism more deeply in his work, juxtaposing the landscape with the male body in both collage and painting. During the 1960s, de Menasce met his future-partner Sam Lock, and his twin-brother Wilfred Avery, a fellow artist whose mature work would explore a similar visual language. Both artists created a unique and highly individual contribution to Post-War British art and queer visual culture, and one that should be recognised alongside that of Keith Vaughan, Francis Bacon and David Hockney. Please refer to department for condition report

    Roseberys
  • 2 collages et gouache sur papier par Adrien DE MENASCE (1925-1995 apatride) "The Pinks of gold" & 'sans titre' sbd, titré et daté 62 au dos, sbd et daté 62 pour le second.
    Oct. 06, 2015

    2 collages et gouache sur papier par Adrien DE MENASCE (1925-1995 apatride) "The Pinks of gold" & 'sans titre' sbd, titré et daté 62 au dos, sbd et daté 62 pour le second.

    Est: CHF450 - CHF900

    2 collages et gouache sur papier par Adrien DE MENASCE (1925-1995 apatride) "The Pinks of gold" & 'sans titre' sbd, titré et daté 62 au dos, sbd et daté 62 pour le second. 18.1x12.7 cm & 17.8x11 cm Paintings Tableaux - Encadrés

    Dogny Auction
  • Ohne Titel
    Nov. 24, 2011

    Ohne Titel

    Est: CHF800 - CHF1,200

    ADRIEN DE MENASCE Ohne Titel Alexandria 1925-1995 London Unten rechts monogrammiert "AM" und datiert "(19)59". Rückseitig auf der Leinwand signiert "Adrien de Menasce" und datiert "Aut. (19)59". Öl auf Lwd., 55,5 x 33,5 cm

    Galerie Fischer Auktionen AG
  • Adrien de Menasce (1925-1995), The Fractions of
    May. 19, 2010

    Adrien de Menasce (1925-1995), The Fractions of

    Est: £200 - £300

    Adrien de Menasce (1925-1995), The Fractions of Tacitus I, oil on canvas, signed; signed, inscribed and dated 1970 on reverse, 51cm x 76cm.

    Bellmans Auctioneers
  • Adrien de Menasce (1925-1995), The Fractions of
    Mar. 17, 2010

    Adrien de Menasce (1925-1995), The Fractions of

    Est: £400 - £600

    Adrien de Menasce (1925-1995), The Fractions of Tacitus I, oil on canvas, signed; signed, inscribed and dated 1970 on reverse, 51cm x 76cm.

    Bellmans Auctioneers
  • Adrien de Menasce (Egyptian, 1925-1995) Torso
    Jan. 26, 2010

    Adrien de Menasce (Egyptian, 1925-1995) Torso

    Est: £600 - £800

    Torso signed and dated 'Menasce 64' (lower right), collage and oil board 17.5 x 12.5cm (6 7/8 x 4 15/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Adrien de Menasce (Egyptian, 1925-1995) Voyager
    Jan. 26, 2010

    Adrien de Menasce (Egyptian, 1925-1995) Voyager

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Voyager signed and dated 'Menasce 63' (lower right), collage with oil board surround 39.5 x 49cm (15 9/16 x 19 5/16in). Illustrated on website www.adrienmenasce.com

    Bonhams
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