Le Buddha, A Lithograph By Odilon Redon Start Price USD 7,000.00 Current Price USD 7,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, June 29, 2008 End Time Sunday, July 06, 2008 Location Santa Cruz, CA See more about 'Le Buddha, A Lithograph By Odilon Redon' Description "Le Buddha" 1895, lithograph on chine appliqué 324x249mm; 12 3/4" x 9 7/8", full margins. Edition size 100. Initialed in pencil, lower right. Printed by Auguste Clot, Paris. Published by l'Estampe Originale, Paris, with the blind stamp (Lugt 819, lower left recto). With annotation - "Le Buddha ... On n'a mene dans les ecoles. J'en savais plus que les docteurs. (Gustav Flaubert)", lower margin. A very good, richly inked impression with all the subtle tonal variations printing clearly [Mellerio 132]. Odilon Redon (1840-1916) was born in Bordeaux, France. He demonstrated rapid artistic talent early on studying with Stanislas Gorin, but was undecided, having also studied violin, architecture and contemporary literature. Redon's friendship with Rodolphe Bresdin gained him skills as an engraver and etcher. He studied under Jean-Leon Gerome and learned lithography under Henri Fantin-Latour. It was his experience in the Franco-Prussian War, however, that was the catalyst that directed him into his life of art leading him to be recognized as a major Symbolist. Redon was one of few who transformed literary imagery symbolically into dreamlike images, suggesting indefinite states of mind. He combined late 19th century scientific ideas with the fears of social and racial decadence in France after the Franco-Prussian War. His keen interest in Naturalism and natural forms may be the basis for his inclination towards the use of polymorphous shapes. Redon's graphic works delve into evocative and fantastic themes prefiguring the Surrealist and Dadaist artists. His use of color was a significant contribution to the post-Impressionists and he was admired by the Nabis and Favues, including Matisse. Redon first fame came as a result of his lithographic works. Although an important influence on the evolving schools of art of the period, Redon stands generally apart from any art movement and is focused on the logic of dreams. Many of Redon's works are now in the Musee d'Orsay and the Louvre. Odilon Redon''s "Le Buddha" is in a faux stone Roma 'Sienna' 32" x 28" Ferro-black with gold leaf and Siennese materials frame. The outer salt grass silk, middle Beveled Accent ivory black and inner Forrest floor linen (over 4-ply rag) mats are acid and lignin free and are protected with Acrylite-AR OP3 (UV) by CYRO. Authenticity guaranteed. Previously a Sotheby's Associate.            On Jun-29-08 at 13:34:32 PDT, seller added the following information: Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Vendio! Place a Bid!

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