Bidspirit auction | Marcel Mouly Oil on canvas

Marcel Mouly Oil on canvas Signed - BAT1125/2-KSSSS Description: Le Soleil au Champs de Ble ou l'Arbre Noir (The Sun on the Wheat Fields and the Black Tree) Artist Name: Marcel Mouly Medium: Oil on canvas Year: 1960 Signature: Signed, lower right, also signed, titled and dated verso also along with rare 'house' symbol ; Mouly used this symbol when not painting 'Plein air' Image size: 59.75 x 59.5 in. Edition: Unique Museum work by the artist Condition: Excellent - art has been stored for over 60 years direct from publisher may have minor imperfections from storage. Marcel Mouly, French, 1918-2008  “I like Picasso for form and drawing and Braque for rhythm, but Matisse remains my spiritual father” Mouly Born in Paris, Marcel Mouly was interested in drawing as a child but did not intend to make it a career. He was first sent to a drawing class as a form of punishment, but exhibited a natural artistic talent. At age 13, Mouly left school to work, first as a beach vendor, then as an apprentice to a local dentist and later for a wine merchant delivering heavy baskets of wine. In 1935, while still employed by the wine merchant, Mouly began taking night classes in the arts at French Academies, the Cours Montparnasse 80, where he remained until he served in military duty during the Second World War beginning in 1938. In 1940, during the occupation of France, Mouly returned to civilian life and, along with fellow artist Édouard Pignon, rented the Boulogne studio of famed modernist sculptor Jacques Lipchitz (1891-1973) who introduced Mouly to Cubism. Inspiration consumed Mouly as he walked the halls of the French Art academies, overwhelmed with visions of late night critiques and the history behind the pioneers of a movement. Jacques Lipchitz, the great sculptor, became his mentor and assisted with his development into cubism. During a trip to Normandy in 1942, Mouly was stopped by German officials and questioned for his lack of travel documentation, which was then required by the Vichy government. He was arrested shortly after their return to Paris, and mistakenly imprisoned as spies. During his solitary confinement, Mouly resolved that he would dedicate himself to becoming a well-known artist. Estimated Value: Low Estimate: $180,000.00 USD High Estimate: $240,000.00 USD Retail Value: $250,000.00 USD *ALL INVOICES OVER $10,000.00 MUST BE PAID BY WIRE TRANSFER PRIOR TO BIDDING READ THE DESCRIPTION, TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY This description and condition report is provided for your convenience based on the information provided by the consignor. CAA is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions. All items are sold as is with no returns, all sales final. Buyers Premium: 23% Shipping Billed Separately Payment Due in 5 days All items shipped to registered address - NO EXCEPTIONS. BAT1125/2-KSSSS