Lavrenty Bruni (born 1961)
Awakening
study of a female nude, full length
signed and dated 2004
conte on paper
196cm x 97cm
Provenance:Purchased at Renaissance Dream, Victoria & Albert Museum, 21st May 2005
Footnote:Born in 1961, Lavrenty Bruni descends from a distinguished line of artists of Swiss-Italian origin. He takes inspiration from a variety of subjects, most prominently dance and ballet, and his work often features flowers and female figures treated in an impressionistic style. Bruni’s favourite media are oil, watercolour and crayon. He creates imposing, large-scale artworks that have seen a recent surge in popularity at auction; his trademark monumental flower paintings are especially popular. This sale provides a rare opportunity to acquire one of his monumental works in crayon.
Chorley's bi-annual auction of Modern Art & Design including furniture, works of art, jewellery and crafts including private collections of Studio Ceramics
Lavrenty Bruni (born 1961)
Awakening
study of a female nude, full length
signed and dated 2004
conte on paper
196cm x 97cm
Purchased at Renaissance Dream, Victoria & Albert Museum, 21st May 2005
Born in 1961, Lavrenty Bruni descends from a distinguished line of artists of Swiss-Italian origin. He takes inspiration from a variety of subjects, most prominently dance and ballet, and his work often features flowers and female figures treated in an impressionistic style. Bruni’s favourite media are oil, watercolour and crayon. He creates imposing, large-scale artworks that have seen a recent surge in popularity at auction; his trademark monumental flower paintings are especially popular. This sale provides a rare opportunity to acquire one of his monumental works in crayon.
Modern Art & Design
Chorley's bi-annual auction of Modern Art & Design including furniture, works of art, jewellery and crafts including private collections of Studio Ceramics
Framed and glazed. Generally good condition overall, with a few issues, including spotting and some staining towards the edges of the sheet. Some undulation to the sheet. Prominent area of staining towards the far right of the artwork. Some general foxing to the sheet, but overall the artwork is in good condition and the crayon medium has been well preserved.
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Auction: The May Auctions 2024, 21st May, 2024
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