Jean-Paul Riopelle (Canadian, 1923-2002) - Lot 136

Jean-Paul Riopelle (Canadian, 1923-2002) Poster project. 1967. Lithograph. Sight: 600x900mm. Riopelle not described. Printed in color. Very fine trial proof on white vellum, composed of 4 superimposed subjects, the two in the center signed with the monogram and dated in pencil, before erasing the crosshairs, with an addition in red pencil on the left (cross indicating the subject retained). Full margins. Frame (not examined out of frame). Provenance: Collection Lilette Berger, widow of Sam Szafran (1934-2019), Malakoff. This is a poster project, a study for the lithograph finally produced (Riopelle 1967.01.EST.LI.AFV) for the Musée du Québec, in connection with the explorations the artist was carrying out at the time under the aegis of his dealer Aimé Maeght.