'Feminine Forms: Harmony in Curves', German School (circa 1980s)

'Feminine Forms: Harmony in Curves', oil on board, German School (circa 1980s). Two nude figures portrayed in the abstract posture differently. Both are curvaceous and Rubenesque. Reposing on what appears to be a lush bed of leaves, the figures' fleshy tones captivate the viewer's gaze. The subjects are eye-catching, projecting their femininity against a backdrop of layers of colour. The painting is in good overall condition having been cleaned and reconditioned using a process developed by an art restoration professional. The work is signed: 'O. Thun' in the lower left hand of the composition. The artwork is newly framed with an elegant, French-style linen slip. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying the listing. Upon request a video may be provided. 

About the Artist: Our gallery has access to a cache of paintings from the 1940s to the 1980s 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 is extraordinary and therein lies the interest in these works. With that in mind, several galleries have acquired and are now selling these works. This clearly speaks to the widespread assessment of the quality and interest of the art.

Today, these creations from the German School 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 75.5 cm / 29.7"

W 61.5 / 24.2"

Dimensions without frame:

H 63 cm / 24.8"

W 49 cm / 19.3"