{"product_id":"uncatalogued-viii-postwar-european-abstractions-by-van-orley-circa-1950s-90s","title":"'Uncatalogued VIII' Postwar European Abstractions by Van Orley (circa 1950s-90s)","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Uncatalogued VIII', oil on board, from a c\u003cspan\u003eollection of Postwar European Abstractions, signed 'Van Orley' (circa 1950s–90s). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a Cubist-style portrait painted almost entirely in greys, creams and black, a near-\u003cem\u003egrisaille\u003c\/em\u003e palette that gives it a cool, sculptural quality. It is part of this gallery's new series from a compelling body of work emerging from the forgotten studios and ateliers of postwar Europe. We have sourced these from a long-established contact who resides in Northern Italy. This collection brings together vibrant, abstract compositions created by a loosely connected group of artists believed to have been active between the 1950s and 1990s, based on materials, techniques, and provenance. The paintings in this series reflect the enduring influence of early 20th-century modernism. Cubist structures, fractured perspectives, and bold colour fields hint at the legacy of Picasso, Braque, and Gris, while the raw energy and inventiveness speak to a generation determined to chart its own artistic path after the war. They are strikingly modern yet rich with historic resonance. These artworks were unearthed in recent years from long-forgotten caches and have been gently conserved. Their charm lies not only in their aesthetic power but in their mystery. Each work invites curiosity, conversation, and an engagement with the impact of modernism in all its forms. This artwork is in good overall condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is signed 'Van Orley' in the lower right hand and is elegantly framed with a linen slip. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request a video will be provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimensions with Frame\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 47.5 cm \/ 18.7\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW 42 cm \/ 16.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimensions without Frame\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 34.5 cm \/ 13.6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW 29.5 cm \/ 11.6\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bureau of Interior Affairs (BIA London)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57489775198588,"sku":"SKU 2611","price":960.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1764\/8437\/files\/IMG_0498_0f237cf2-9966-430c-bd62-eea99c8c8a19.jpg?v=1790167813","url":"https:\/\/bialondon.com\/products\/uncatalogued-viii-postwar-european-abstractions-by-van-orley-circa-1950s-90s","provider":"Bureau of Interior Affairs (BIA London)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}