Cubist Figure 1 by STM (circa 1960s - 70s)

Cubist Figure 1, oil on board, by STM (circa 1960s - 70s). A stunning Modern painting in a small series of two works by artist with the initials STM. Clearly inspired by Picasso and Braque, the artist used angles, lines and vibrant colours to create an entirely new dimension to their painting. Cubists abandoned perspective and realism, instead portraying figures and objects from various angles like geometric planes. This portrait depicts a standing cubist figure projected forward from a backdrop of variously coloured panels, like stained glass, separated by bold lines. The artist initialed the work in the lower left hand corner. In fair vintage condition commensurate with its age. There are some small marks and blemishes in the paint and board but only add character rather than detract from the work. Please carefully view the accompanying photos with this listing to fully appreciate its look and condition. Upon request a video will be provided.

About the Artist: Our gallery has access to a cache of paintings from the 1940s to the 1970s attributed to an art collective whose traces start with Germany. Berlin to start, but also Dresden, along the Saale, Weimar, Brera in Milan and Brussels. From the post-war period and onwards, they hosted young people who experimented with different painting techniques with exceptionally creative results. Over the years, dedicated art-seekers managed to unearth a treasure trove of these works from forgotten repositories. Once examined, the paintings were presented first to the Italian art market and then beyond, to art lovers in Europe and the United States.

Quietly, but surely, word of mouth scattered the news of the existence of these found artworks: cubist, expressionist, futurist and avant-garde. Trying to label these pieces doesn’t do them justice truly, but to call them studies, sketches, or simply, creations, would be more accurate.

It is interesting to note the artworks were very often unsigned, but often as not, initialled or monogrammed. Using known masterpieces as reference, their mentors suggested a particular style with which to experiment. Regrettably, this makes it impossible to pinpoint who amongst these bright creatives ‘made it’ in the world of art. But it really doesn’t matter. Each piece we've selected was extraordinary and therein lies the interest in these works. Notwithstanding that, several galleries have acquired and are now selling STM'S works. This clearly speaks to the widespread assessment of the quality and interest of the art.

Today, the artists’ creations hang on the walls of art lovers in London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Miami and Los Angeles. Galleries scramble to acquire the works having recognised the outstanding potential in the international art markets for these pieces with such fascinating origins.

Dimensions with frame:

H 46.5 cm / 18.3"

W 42.5 cm / 16.7"

Dimensions without frame:

H 32.5 cm / 12.8"

W 29 cm / 11.4"