Gaz aux étages, 1987

by Pierre Alechinsky

Painting : ink

52.5 x 75.5 x 0.1 cm 20.7 x 29.7 x 0 inch

$20,876

Make an offer

Make an offer

You may negotiate a lower price for this artwork with our partner gallery. Please note, your offer will be sent to the gallery when your order is finalized. If the gallery cannot accept your offer, you will receive a full refund.

Very strong interest in this work
LOADING NOT DISPLAYED BLUR TEXT
Second NOT DISPLAYED BLUR TEXT
Have a question? Ask a specialist

Free returns within 14 days

Authenticity guaranteed

Learn more

Secure payment

Paypal American Express Visa Mastercard

Verified Reviews

9.6/10

About the artwork

Type

Unique work

Signature

Hand-signed by artist

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist

Invoice from the gallery


Dimensions cm inch

52.5 x 75.5 x 0.1 cm 20.7 x 29.7 x 0 inch Height x Width x Depth

Framing

Black wood frame with museum glass

Artwork dimensions including frame

75 x 98 x 3 cm 29.5 x 38.6 x 1.2 inch


Tags

Abstract artworks

Drawing on paper

Black

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: France


About the seller

Galerie ARTSET • France

Artsper seller since 2015

Vetted Seller

Top Seller

This seller rewards your purchases of multiple artworks


Imagine it at home

Pierre Alechinsky, Gaz aux étages

Presentation

Pierre Alechinsky was born in Brussels in 1927. From 1944 to 1948, he studied typography, photography, and printing and illustration techniques at the Ecole nationale d'architechure et des arts décoratifs de la Cambre in Brussels. In 1945, he discovered the work of Michaux, of Dubuffet, and of the Surrealists, and becomes friends with the critic and art dealer Jacques Putman. His first personal exposition took place in 1947. Then in 1949 he met Dotremont and became a member of the Cobra movement in the same year, joining artists Asger Jorn and Karel Appel; he became one of the most productive members. The movement held an importance for him as much on a personal level as an ideological one: uninhibited spontaneity in art, the rejection of pure abstraction, and a refusal to specialize.

After the dissolution of the Cobra group, whose spirit he would continue to foster (“Cobra is my school", he would say), Pierre Alechinsky moved to Paris. He finished his training as an engraver and introduced new techniques to Atelier 17, directed by Stanley William Hayter. It is during this same time beginning in 1952 that he became friends with Alberto Giacometti, Bram Van Velde, Wallace Ting, and that he began correspondence with the Japanese calligrapher Shiryu Morita de Kyoto. He progressively abandons oil painting for quicker and lore supple materials, such as ink, that allowed him freer reign over his fluid and sensitive style. Fascinated by oriental calligraphy, whose spontaneity attracted him, he undertook several trips to the Orient and in Kyoto made a documentary film on traditional Japanese art.

Beginning in the 1960s, Alechinsky began making frequent visits to New York, where he discovered a technique that suited him well – acrylic painting, introduced to him by Wallace Ting. The same year, he created his most famous work, “Central Park", with which he inaugurates painting “with notes in the margins" inspired by comic books, where the central image is surrounded by a series of hand-drawn vignettes designed to complete the sense of the painting.

Passionate about books, he illustrated poems and texts for writers including Cioran, Butor, Yves Bonnefoy, André Frénaud, Tardieu, etc, and published several works. In 1983 Alechinsky became a professor of painting at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts in Paris. Since the 1980s, the artist has pursued his graphic research across a wide variety of media. It is in this same period that he gained access to the public order (Palais Bourbon, Hall du Ministère des Finances, etc). Expositions and retrospectives recognize him internationally, museums as well as galleries welcoming his work across the world entire. He lives and works in Bougival.

Read more
Need help?
Protect your purchase with Artsper: Buy with confidence

At Artsper, our mission is to allow you to collect works of art with complete peace of mind. Discover the protections we offer at every stage of your shopping experience.

Buy works from the best galleries

We work in close collaboration with carefully selected art galleries. Each seller on Artsper is carefully examined and approved by our team, thus ensuring compliance with our code of ethics. You therefore have the assurance of purchasing authentic, high-quality works.

Total transparency: you know what you are buying

Before being posted online, all artworks on Artsper are reviewed and validated by our moderation team. You can browse with complete peace of mind, knowing that each piece meets our criteria of excellence.

Personalized support: our experts at your service

Our team of contemporary art experts is available by phone or email to answer all your questions. Whether you want advice on a work or a tailor-made selection to enrich your collection, we are here to support you.

Resell your works with ease

If you have purchased a work on Artsper and wish to resell it, we offer you a dedicated platform to relist it. To find out more, click here.


Make offers with Artsper: negotiate like in a gallery

You have the possibility to propose a price for certain works, just like in a gallery. This feature allows you to initiate discussions and potentially acquire your coins at advantageous prices.

Get help with your negotiations

Our team will negotiate for you and inform you as soon as the best offer is obtained. Do not hesitate to call on our expertise to ensure a transaction at the best price.


Order securely

Artsper satisfaction assurance

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If the work you receive is not to your liking, you have 14 days to return it free of charge, and you will be refunded in full, whatever the reason.

Secure payment with Artsper partners

All credit card payments are processed by Paybox, the world leader in payment solutions. Thanks to their strict security standards, you can transact with confidence.

Problem Support

In the rare event that an artwork arrives damaged or not as described, we are here to help. Whether for a return, refund, restoration or exchange, our team will support you throughout the process and will ensure that we find the solution best suited to your situation.

Conditions to benefit from Artsper protections:

  • Use one of the payment methods available on Artsper for your order.
  • Report any problems within one week of receiving the work.
  • Provide the required photographic evidence (including the original artwork and packaging).

Artsper guarantees cover the following cases:

  • The received work lacks a described characteristic (for example, a signature or frame).
  • The artwork has significant differences from its description (e.g. color variation).
  • The work is damaged upon receipt.
  • The work is lost or damaged by the carrier.
  • Delivery is significantly delayed.

With Artsper, you collect with complete peace of mind.

Why choose Artsper for your art purchases

Artsper offers you access to more than 200,000 works of contemporary art from 2,000 partner galleries. Our team of experts carefully selects galleries to guarantee the quality and originality of the works.

You benefit from:

  • Works at gallery price
  • Return within 14 days, regardless of your location
  • Easy resale of the work purchased on Artsper
  • Personalized research tools (tailor-made selection and universe)

Our customer service is available for any assistance.

How to negotiate the price of a work on Artsper

Negotiate the price of a work on Artsper

For certain works, you can use the "offer a price" option under the "acquire this work" button. After submitting your offer and making payment, the gallery can accept or decline the proposal. If you refuse, you will be refunded immediately.

For more information, contact us at [email protected].

Where can I have it delivered?

Artsper delivers worldwide. 

Artsper delivers internationally. Customs fees may apply for works shipped internationally, indicated in the first step of the shopping cart.

You can choose a delivery address different from the billing address. Make sure that a trusted person is present to receive the work if you cannot be there.

Why do I have to pay customs fees?

Return policy and right of withdrawal on Artsper

Right of withdrawal: return a work on Artsper

You have 14 days from receipt to return the work, without justification or penalties. The price of the work and initial shipping costs will be refunded once the gallery confirms receipt of the work.

Artsper covers the return costs, whether by refund or direct payment. The work must be returned in perfect condition, in its original packaging. To exercise your right of withdrawal, send an email to [email protected].

How do I showcase my work?

Have you purchased a painting, sculpture or work on paper? 
Find our expert advice for the conservation and promotion of your works in the articles below:

Go to your account, in your purchases tab, to benefit from exceptional discounts, negotiate for you with our partners, supervisors, assistants, scouts, etc.