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Mid century abstract oil on canvas.

 

Xavier Étienne born 1929, is a French painter linked to the Provençal school, known for blending figurative and abstract styles with Cubist influence. His work features muted colours and flat planes to create depth and movement.

Formerly chief decorator at the Toulon Opera, his sense of composition reflects a theatrical approach. His subjects include still lifes, Mediterranean landscapes, and later geometric abstractions.

His paintings and lithographs are regularly sold in European auctions and exhibited in French galleries, appealing to collectors of 20th-century art.

Height 76cm

Width 59cm

Depth 4.5cm