Corneille - 1958 "Heure Tardive" - Auctioned in 1998 at Christie's for 1,037 guilders.

Discover this exceptional work by one of the Netherlands' most celebrated artists. This beautiful color lithograph, "Heure Tardive" from 1958, depicts Corneille at the height of his creative power, just a few years after founding the revolutionary CoBrA movement.

Why this work is irresistible to collectors:

Historical Significance: Created in 1958, this work belongs to Corneille's earliest graphic oeuvre (catalogue number 54 according to Meulenhoff's complete graphic work)

Rarity: Limited edition of only 120 copies - this is number 94/120, signed by the artist himself

Authentic Provenance: Printed by Michel Cassé in Paris on high-quality Rives BFK paper, published by L'œuvre gravée

Aesthetic Power: The organic shapes in green and coral pink tones with expressive black accents show Corneille's unique synthesis of abstraction and natural forms

Investment potential: Works from Corneille's 1950s period are scarce on the market and continue to increase in value

Technical Details:

Image dimensions: 43.7 x 58.5 cm
Total dimensions framed: 62 x 76 cm
Professionally framed with a museum-quality mat
Excellent state of conservation

A unique opportunity to add an iconic work from the CoBrA movement to your collection. Corneille's "Heure Tardive" is not only a visual delight but also a piece of Dutch art history that will be admired for generations to come.

For the serious collector who appreciates quality and rarity.

Corneille's "Heure Tardive" was auctioned at Christie's in 1998 for 1,037 Dutch guilders.
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-865552

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