{"product_id":"pilote-de-la-meuse-by-paul-signac","title":"Pilote de la Meuse by Paul Signac","description":"Paul Signac\u003cbr\u003e 1863–1935 | French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePilote de la Meuse\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed and dated \"P Signac 1924\" (lower right) Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paul Signac stands among the great visionaries of modern art, celebrated as one of the pioneering forces behind Neo-Impressionism. Together with Georges Seurat, he revolutionized painting through a more deliberate and radiant science of color, replacing the spontaneity of Impressionism with a meticulous technique that allowed light and atmosphere to shimmer across the canvas. In \u003cem\u003ePilote de la Meuse\u003c\/em\u003e, painted in 1924, Signac brings this groundbreaking vision to one of his most beloved subjects: the waterways and wind-filled sails that inspired him throughout his life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Created during Signac’s mature period, this painting reveals an artist at the height of his expressive powers. By the 1920s, his handling of color had become more vibrant, confident and decorative than ever before. Here, his signature mosaic-like brushwork is united with brilliant jewel tones, transforming a quiet river scene into something radiant and alive. The water flickers with movement, the sails seem to catch the air and the entire composition pulses with the sensation of light in motion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The subject also reflects one of Signac’s greatest personal passions. A devoted sailor, he owned 32 boats over the course of his lifetime, and the rivers, harbors and open waters of France became central to his artistic vision. Rather than simply recording a view of the Meuse, Signac transforms the river into a dazzling symphony of color, rhythm and atmosphere. Every carefully placed stroke contributes to the harmony of the whole, revealing his extraordinary ability to balance structure with sensation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Further distinguished by exceptional provenance, \u003cem\u003ePilote de la Meuse\u003c\/em\u003e remarkably retains rare archival materials relating to its earliest sale, including the original 1924 invoice from Galerie Léon Marseille as well as correspondence between its first owner, Edmond Sussfeld, and Signac himself. These documents offer an extraordinary connection to the painting’s earliest history and deepen the significance of an already rare work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Masterwork oils by Signac are exceedingly rare on the market, as many already reside in the world’s most prestigious museums, including the Musée d’Orsay, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Radiant, refined and deeply personal, \u003cem\u003ePilote de la Meuse\u003c\/em\u003e is a remarkable example of Signac’s signature genius. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The painting is accompanied by its certificate of authenticity from Marina Ferretti-Bocquillon. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1924 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 19” high x 25 1\/8” wide (48.3 x 63.8 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 27 3\/4” high x 33 3\/4” wide x 3 1\/4” deep (70.5 x 85.7 x 8.3 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Galerie Léon Marseille, Paris\u003cbr\u003e Collection of Edmond Sussfeld\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, by descent\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Europe\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Françoise Cachin, Signac: Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint, Paris, 2000, no. 565, reproduced p. 323 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibited:\u003cbr\u003e Paris, 1930, Bernheim-Jeune, Paul Signac, no. 40, reproduced\u003cbr\u003e Paris, 1934, Petit-Palais, Paul Signac, no. 35\u003cbr\u003e Viroflay, 1965, Salon du Souvenir de Corot, 13th exhibition","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45113633210503,"sku":"32-2689","price":5450000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2689_1.png?v=1783034477","url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/products\/pilote-de-la-meuse-by-paul-signac","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}