Alix Aymé (France, 1894–1989)
Pastorale
signed ‘Alix Aymé’ (lower right of the middle panel)
lacquer on panel
each: 150 x 76 cm. (59 × 29 7/8 in.) (3)
overall: 150 x 229 cm. (59 x 90 1/8 in.)
Painted circa 1938-1940
Provenance
Private collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Estimate
HKD 1,000,000 - 1,800,000
USD 128,600 - 231,400
The work will be on the auction at Christie’s 20th and 21st Century Art on September 26th - 27th
A captivating masterpiece by the renowned Alix Aymé will be presented in the highly anticipated Christie’s auction this September. This prestigious event offers collectors and art connoisseurs an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a significant work from one of the most celebrated figures in 20th-century art. Aymé’s intricate compositions, deeply influenced by her experiences in Southeast Asia, reflect both her mastery of technique and her unique artistic vision.
This exquisite painting by Alix Aymé embodies a rich tapestry of elegance and serenity, capturing a timeless moment of grace within a lush, autumnal landscape. The interplay of vibrant golds and earthy tones, combined with delicate figures in repose, evokes a harmonious balance between nature and the human spirit. Aymé’s mastery of composition and her subtle use of texture invites the viewer into a scene both dreamlike and profound, steeped in the quiet beauty of tradition and cultural depth.