André Margat, Orang-Outan, 1929, Pastel Drawing, Framed

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This pastel drawing represents an orangutan, the artist was able to accurately reproduce the animal by drawing but especially by … Read more This pastel drawing represents an orangutan, the artist was able to accurately reproduce the animal by drawing but especially by the mastery of colors giving the coat an impression of details and realism. André margat is a painter who was part of the “groups of the twelve”; animal painters, including paul jouve. He was also awarded in his category in 1988 with the grand prix animalier; édouard-marcel sandoz. Signed lower right and dated 1929, good condition with some punctures, dimensions: 26.97 x 19.1 inches (frame: 28.15 x 22.05inches) orangutan, pastel drawing, andré margat (1903-1999) this pastel drawing represents an orangutan outan, the artist was able to accurately recreate the animal through drawing but above all through mastery of colors giving the coat an impression of detail and realism. André margat is a painter who was part of the “groups of twelve”; animal painters, notably paul jouve. It was also rewarded in its category in 1988 with the grand prix animalier; édouard-marcel sandoz. Signed lower right and dated 1929, good condition with some pitting, dimensions: 64.5 x 48.5 cm (frame: 71.5 x 56 cm) this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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