Chevaux II (Horses II)
Limited edition print on paper • Guillaume Azoulay
Style & Movement
Contemporary Linearism / Op Art Influenced Modernism
Medium & Technique
Serigraph (Silkscreen) or Lithograph involving linear graphic techniques and flat color planes
Creation Period
Circa 1970s-1980s
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 30 x 40 inches (image size); Landscape format
Subject Description
A dynamic composition featuring three galloping horses rendered through intricate, undulating contour lines that create a sense of movement and volume. The background is divided into a gradient of orange at the bottom and a dark slate blue at the top, overlaid with sharp, geometric network of intersecting black lines.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; visible undulation of the paper under the glass suggesting humidity-related ripples
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $800 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired through a commercial gallery or art auction in the late 20th century; bears a signature 'Guillaume Azoulay' in the lower right and an edition number and title in the lower left.
Art Historical Significance
Guillaume Azoulay is a self-taught artist known for his 'line' style. His work gained significant popularity in the late 20th century for its fusion of classical subjects (like horses) with modern, rhythmic abstraction. He is one of the most successful living printmakers.
Notable Features
Features a hand-signed signature 'Guillaume Azoulay' and 'HC' (Hors Commerce) or a specific edition number in pencil; the work is characteristic of his signature use of kinetic lines to define mass and energy.
Condition Issues
Notable paper waving (cockling) due to environmental moisture or tight mounting; potential for light fading (difficult to confirm without inspection outside frame); glass shows significant reflections which may obscure surface details.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional reframing with acid-free matting and UV-protective glass is recommended to stabilize the paper and prevent further fading; monitor humidity levels to reduce paper waving.