Ghislaine Geerts Macha Painting Pair 2 Signed Listed Symbolic Red Flames

Ghislaine Geerts Macha Painting Pair 2 Signed Listed Symbolic Red Flames

• Two paintings, studies of flames, one on tracing paper and one on drawing paper, both signed by listed artist Ghislaine Geerts Macha.
• These are two (2) different depictions of the same image.
• The abstract version is painted on paper. The cubist version is painted onto translucent tracing paper.
• MEDIUM: Mixed medium, including but not limited to watercolor paint, gouache, ink, pencil, crayon.
• SIGNED: Signed by the artist in pencil on the verso (back side).
• These are sold as a pair only; they are not available for individual sale.
• NOT FRAMED: These are not framed.
• COUNTRY of Origin: France.
• AGE: XXéme (1961,1962)
• Exactly as shown in the detailed photos below.
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SIZE:

• The ABSTRACT version on paper measures overall approximately 33 cm x 20,5 cm // 13 inches x 8 inches.
• The CUBIST version on tracing paper measures overall approximately 30 cm x 21,3 cm // 11.75 inches x 8.5 inches.

Ghislaine GEERTS a.k.a. MACHA (Uccle, 1933)

• Ghislaine GEERTS a.k.a. (also known as) under the pseudonym of MACHA (Uccle, 1933).
• Painter, children's book illustrator, engraving (wood and lino), painter using batik.
• The painter is exceptionally well listed in numerous arts dictionaries and references.
• She has a definitive personal style, and a very well established published reputation.
• Studied the decorative arts at l'Ecole industrielle de Bruxelles, book and magazine illustrations and engravings of La Cambre with J. Minne.
• Participated in the exposition "Kunst van Vandaag" (Art Today) at the center for study "Alta Ripa" at Outryve in 1967.
• She designed for the Finnish firm Marimekko and many of her designs for them are still in production, such as the Kevatleikki pattern.
• She is justly famous for her children's book illustrationss, her paintings, engravings and batik designs.
• She is considered a true genius with her use of the technique of collage during the Eames era and the 1950's.
• Source: Dictionary PIRON.

Provenance Of The Works Offered By Us

• These works are from the artist's atelier studio in Belgium.
• These are an extract from one of a number of her portfolios and notebooks.
• Some are not signed. Some are signed in various ways, as Ghislaine, with initials G.G., as G. Geerts, and just G.

CONDITION:

• By " antique " we mean over 100 years of age.
• By " vintage " we mean between 50 and 100 years of age.
• These paintings are made of matter and they are OLD; this means they are NOT NEW.
• These are not modern reproductions, they are not recent copies, and they are not fakes..
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There are signs of age or usage including but not limited to:

• There is overall surface wear.
• There is some overall oxidation.
• There is some corner and perimeter wear and wear around all edges.
• There are surface scratches.
• Both works have irregular edges.
• The tracing paper has substantial wrinkling and folds.
• The drawing paper has small (less then 0.5 inch) folds around the edges.
• The paper may show some browning, freckling, toning, foxing.
• There are surface scratches.
• CLEANED: No.
• RESTORATION: No restoration.
• MEASUREMENT VERIFIED: Yes.
• There may also be something that we missed because we aren't specifically trained to see it.
• We've not examined these microscopically.
• We've not taken them apart or put them back together.
• We've not subtracted anything nor added anything that was not already there.
• We've not cleaned them.
• The condition is good.
• There's nothing functionally wrong with them.
• The condition is exactly as shown in the gallery photos.
• Look at all the gallery photos carefully and read this description carefully.
• It is impossible to divine exactly what information a buyer might want.
• It is the buyer's responsibility to carefully scrutinize a purchase before buying.
• Please consider your purchase carefully.
• We are happy to help in any way we can by answering your questions to the best of our ability and furnishing additional specifics upon request.
• This is not sold on approval.
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Les flammes. Lot de deux (2) Aquarelles avec Gouache sur papier du peintre GHISLAINE GEERTS MACHA

• Ghislaine GEERTS (Connue aussi sous le pseudonyme Macha) représentant les flammes.
• Une est sur papier dimensions totals 33 cm x 20,3cm.
• L'autre version cubist est sur calcue, dimensions totals: 30 cm sur 21,3 cm.
• Technique: Aquarelle et gouache sur papier et calque.
• En bon état pour le lot de deux.
• Frais de port en sus.
• Merci de votre visite.

Ghislaine GEERTS (Connue aussi sous le pseudonyme Macha, Uccle, 1933)

• Peintre, Illustratrice de livres pour enfants, graveuse (bois, lino), peintre sur batik.
• Etudie les arts décoratifs à l'Ecole industrielle de Bruxelles,
• l'illustration de livres et la gravure à La Cambre avec J. Minne.
• A participé à l'exposition "Kunst van Vandaag" (Art Aujourd'hui) au Centre d'étude "Alta Ripa" à Outryve en 1967.
• Elle a conçu pour le finlandais Marimekko ferme. (Dictionnaire PIRON).

   

• Cette artiste a été rendue célèbre par ces illustrations de livres pour enfants.
• C'est une adepte de la technique du collage en plein essor dans les années 40-50.
• Cette aquarelle est signée, et fait partie du fond d'atelier dont beaucoup d'oeuvres portent la signature de l'artiste, soit G. Geerts, soit simplement Ghislaine.
• Ce peintre est repris dans plusieurs dictionnaires et est assez bien coté.

   

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