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November 24, 2014

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LOT 108

Lot 108

LÉON BELLEFLEUR

LÉON BELLEFLEUR
Lot 108 Details
LÉON BELLEFLEUR

AVANT L’ORAGE

oil on canvas
signed and dated ‘89; also signed, titled and dated on the reverse
24 ins x 18.75 ins; 61 cms x 47.6 cms

Estimate $9,000-$12,000

Realised: $14,160
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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LÉON BELLEFLEUR
  • LÉON BELLEFLEUR
Literature:

Guy Robert, Bellefleur, The Fervour of the Quest, Iconia, Montreal, 1988, page 15.

Note:

“’It’s like dreaming – in technicolour, of course! Painting is like making music, poetry, films; they all go so far beyond sounds, words and images, and it’s what goes beyond that counts the most!’”

Across a background of grey and green, Léon Bellefleur cuts an array of colour into an improvised form. Sharply defined and irregular fans of paint together compose the remnant of a storm’s fury. Like in the facets of so many water droplets, a rainbow intensity is left behind after the passing of the rain. Bellefleur’s signature finish – an inspired sprinkling of paint – heightens the effect.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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