Antoine Mayo, The Writer, Watercolor, Mid-20th Century

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The Writer is an Original China Ink Drawing and Watercolour realized by Mayo (1905-1990). Good condition included a cardboard passpartout … more The Writer is an Original China Ink Drawing and Watercolour realized by Mayo (1905-1990). Good condition included a cardboard passpartout (50x35 cm). Hand signed by the artist on the lower right corner. Provenance: Private Collection, Paris. Antoine Mayo (Port Said, Egypt 1905 - Seine Port1990) Greek painter naturalized French citizen, active from 1924 in France, was a Surrealist artist and a polyhedric artist: painter, decorator, costume, designer, illustrator and much more. His father was Greek and his mother French, friend of Prévert and Desnos, he is also known for his work as a decorator and costume designer of masterpieces such as Les Enfants du Paradis, Golden helmet or Hiroshima my love. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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