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303 Fifth Avenue
Room 1902
New York 10016 New York City
United States
Phone : 2129010432
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URL : www.boccara.com

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Alexander Calder Les Vers Noirs
There are abstract patterns of primary colors, usual for the artist, as well as a white background that frees up a wide empty page. The title “Les Vers Noir”, or in English, “Black Worms” refers to the thin black shapes that weave through each circle, breaking up the composition while at the same time leading the viewer’s gaze to each uniquely woven patch of color.

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Alexander Calder Waves
Alexander Calder’s radical contribution to art history were his three-dimensional drawings in space. Here his poetic ability to depict movement is rendered on a hand woven wool tapestry created at the world famous studios in Aubusson, France.
This is one of a series of six tapestries Calder created to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the American Revolution. The tapestries were hand woven by Pinton Freres in Aubusson, France.
Approximately only around 37 examples in the edition of 200 were actually produced.

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Georges Braque Pelias and Neleus
“Pelias and Neleus” from 1958 is a significant work by Braque that was adapted into various forms of art, including ceramic, mosaic, jewelry, and stamps. This piece showcases the lyrical and synthetic style characteristic of the artist’s final works. The use of diverse techniques emphasizes the relief effect within the composition, enhancing its visual impact and depth.

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Andy Warhol Flowers
Throughout art history, the flower and its symbolism have been a subject matter for many renowned artists. Andy Warhol explored the qualities of the flower image through his Pop Art prism in the Flower series of 1964, thus creating cartoon-like symbols that would be instantly recognized.
The 1964 Flower series became one of his most iconic and successful works. Based on a discovered photograph of hibiscus blossoms, Warhol drenched the flowers’ floppy shapes with a variation of vibrant colors, transforming them into psychedelic indoor décor. Playing with traditional art historical themes, Andy Warhol gave a particular twist to this historically accepted symbol of life. The electric colors of his flowers, drawn from a darker and rich undergrowth background might be the indicator of an extreme vision of life, a life lived on the edge.

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Tom Wesselmann Nude Banner
In 1961, Tom Wesselmann began his most famous body of work, Great American Nude series which incorporated patriotic symbols with the great art historical image of the nude.
The series "Nude Banner," produced in the late 60's, was originally commissioned to be a set of 20 felt tapestries. After the first one came out of production, he felt it best to turn to vinyl, leaving us with an Artist's Proof edition of this felt tapestry.

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Les Vers Noirs
Wool Tapestry
1971
67 x 94 in, 170 x 240 cm
Signed by artist and monogrammed by atelier
“PF” of the Editions Pinton Felletin titled on the bolduc and justified on the back “EX.A”
Manufactured by Atelier Pinton, Felletin France

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Private Collection, France


Waves
Wool and Silk Tapestry
1975
41 x 59 in, 103 x 150 cm
Signed by artist and monogrammed by atelier
Numbered 35; Approximately fifty tapestries were produced out of an initial production of one hundred and fifty
Manufactured by Atelier Pinton in Aubusson France

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American Private Collection


Pelias and Neleus
Wool Tapestry
1958
58 x 75 in, 147 x 190 cm
Ed. 6/8
Manufactured by Moulin de Vaudoboyen in Bievres

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Private Collection, France


Flowers
Wool
After a work from 1964, produced in 1980
72 x 72 in, 184 x 184 cm
Signature woven on the lower right, and signed Warhol with copyright on the back; Limited Edition of 20
Manufactured by Atelier Modern Masters Tapestry, New York

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Private Collection, France


Nude Banner
Felt Tapestry
1968-69
58 x 75 in, 147 x 190 cm
Edition of 2 Felt and 18 Vinyl
Manufactured by Betsy Ross Flag & Banner Co,
Manufacturers & Multiples Inc.

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Provenance: Private Collection, France