Composition abstraite 89, 1989
François Decq  

Sculpture : acrylic, wood · 164 x 59 x 8 cm 64.6 x 23.2 x 3.1 inch

€980 980 €

One of the last works available by this artist

Make an offer

You may negotiate a lower price for this artwork with our partner gallery. Please note, your offer will be sent to the gallery when your order is finalized. If the gallery cannot accept your offer, you will receive a full refund.

Shipping & delivery

Shipped from: France

Delivery to: France , € 69

Estimated delivery: One to two weeks

Free returns within 14 days, full refund

Authenticity guaranteed

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery

Invoice from the gallery Learn more

Secure payment • Card, Amex, PayPal...
We accept several payment methods:
Paypal American Express Visa Mastercard Apple Pay Google Pay

  • Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard)
  • American Express
  • PayPal
  • Bank transfer
  • Gift card
  • Apple Pay / Google Pay

All payments are secured with 3D Secure validation to protect your confidential information.

Verified Reviews : 9.6/10
Discover similar artworks
About the artwork

Type

Sculpture : Unique artwork

Condition

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery

Invoice from the gallery

Signature

Hand-signed by artist

Technique & Support

Dimensions ( cminch )

164 x 59 x 8 cm 64.6 x 23.2 x 3.1 inch Height x Width x Depth

Sold by

Credentials

Vetted seller since 2015 • Top Seller

Description

This sculptural work evokes a modernist aesthetic, blending geometry and abstraction. Dominated by rectangular and circular forms, it is constructed using materials that accentuate its architectural appearance. A bright blue rectangle provides a striking contrast to the predominant white, while a smaller red band subtly draws the eye. An openwork circle stands out, adding an intriguing visual dynamism. The striated parallel lines add a sophisticated texture, creating an illusion of linear movement. This composition invites reflection on the balance and tension of forms, while simultaneously evoking a sense of harmony. The work captivates with its apparent simplicity and conceptual depth, encouraging both visual and intellectual exploration.

Abstract

Geometric

Geometric abstraction

Navy blue

White

France  • 1951

Presentation

Born in Paris in 1951. Lives and works in the south of France.

Discover abstract art as you leave adolescence.
A chance visit to the Museum of Modern Art in Paris would prove to be a revelation, and would be the origin of a lifelong passion. "During a period when I could hardly imagine my future adult life, artists such as Pierre Soulages, Hans Hartung, or Franz Kline were the heroes of my youth."

1975 > 1983

After a few years of informal abstract research, influenced by American Action Painting and French gestural abstraction of the 1950s, François Decq took a path ultimately opposite to that of the artists to whom he owes the birth of his passion for abstract art.

1984 > 1991

On the contrary, it is through a constructed, geometric and almost minimalist art that he will find a personal language, thus responding to an intimate need to construct each element of the painting with analysis and distance, as if to detach it from its immediate instinctive components.

"It took me about ten years of research to free myself from my initial admirations. These opened the way for me, but they were not my path."

He was supported in this for many years by the Galerie Alexandre de la Salle (St-Paul de Vence), a major center of geometric abstraction, which dedicated several solo exhibitions to him.

During these years, François Decq's works alternated between image and object, or attempted to achieve their fusion when he became close to the MADI group.

MADI

At this time, François Decq's parallel work in sculpture encountered the formal principles of the MADI movement; this resulted in an important series of object paintings, freed from their frame.

From 1984 to 2000, he participated in several exhibitions of the group, alongside its founder, Carmelo Arden Quinn.

Participation which will remain occasional, as followed by other experiences which will no longer be in line with the spirit of the movement.

1992 > 2002

A second period, known as "Fragments," reveals an interweaving of oblique planes, which find their balance within the more classical format of the painting. Here, we still find the concern for an elaborate, precise, and highly "premeditated" construction, enriched by a play of shadows, giving these flat structures an illusion of relief and tangible reality.

In this second period, the construction of the work responds to a new rule; it is no longer the authority of the forms themselves that conditions the architecture of the painting, but the frame itself, which contains and orders a multitude of fragmented forms, keeping them from chaos.

Reviews from our customers

All our reviews are extracted from Verified Reviews

You may also like

Sculpture, Lemon juice, Yannick Bouillault

Yannick Bouillault

Sculpture . 36 x 14 x 15 cm Sculpture . 14.2 x 5.5 x 5.9 inch

€1,250

Design, Code barre gris, Philippe Siennicka

Philippe Siennicka

Design . 69 x 35 x 15 cm Design . 27.2 x 13.8 x 5.9 inch

€2,200

Sculpture, Bloon, Manon Oller

Manon Oller

Sculpture . 28 x 28 x 22 cm Sculpture . 11 x 11 x 8.7 inch

€700

Sculpture, Escultura s/t 2, Frank Jensen

Frank Jensen

Sculpture . 71 x 22 x 10 cm Sculpture . 28 x 8.7 x 3.9 inch

€1,700

Sculpture, Personnage cadac H.30cm, Parvine Curie

Parvine Curie

Sculpture . 30 x 9 x 8 cm Sculpture . 11.8 x 3.5 x 3.1 inch

€1,200

Design, Luxury love table, Roy van der Laars

Roy van der Laars

Design . 70 x 30 x 40 cm Design . 27.6 x 11.8 x 15.7 inch

€6,500

Sculpture, Flow Meter, Scott Troxel

Scott Troxel

Sculpture . 36 x 25 x 5 cm Sculpture . 14.2 x 9.8 x 2 inch

€1,800

Sculpture, Éclipse 2/8, Edouard Hervé

Edouard Hervé

Sculpture . 95 x 42 x 20 cm Sculpture . 37.4 x 16.5 x 7.9 inch

€10,500

Sculpture, Aube, Francesco Marino Di Teana

Francesco Marino Di Teana

Sculpture . 11 x 10 x 2 cm Sculpture . 4.3 x 3.9 x 0.8 inch

€380

Painting, 17.16 (Breather), Tilman

Tilman

Painting . 90 x 70 x 4 cm Painting . 35.4 x 27.6 x 1.6 inch

€5,417

Sculpture, Ebony and Ivory, Pinto

Pinto

Sculpture . 47 x 7 x 7 cm Sculpture . 18.5 x 2.8 x 2.8 inch

€600

Sculpture, Head 2, Martin James

Martin James

Sculpture . 42 x 15 x 12 cm Sculpture . 16.5 x 5.9 x 4.7 inch

€1,250

Painting, No.437, Raphael Durans

Raphael Durans

Painting . 80 x 130 x 4 cm Painting . 31.5 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch

€6,000

Fine Art Drawings, PL/007, Jean-Jacques André

Jean-Jacques André

Fine Art Drawings . 29 x 21 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 11.4 x 8.3 x 0.4 inch

€70

Print, Silent 3, Sergi Aguilar

Sergi Aguilar

Print . 56 x 76 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 inch

€450

Fine Art Drawings, PL/005, Jean-Jacques André

Jean-Jacques André

Fine Art Drawings . 29 x 21 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 11.4 x 8.3 x 0.4 inch

€80

Need help?
Protect your purchase with Artsper: Buy with confidence

At Artsper, our mission is to allow you to collect works of art with complete peace of mind. Discover the protections we offer at every stage of your shopping experience.

Buy works from top galleries

We work in close collaboration with carefully selected art galleries. Each seller on Artsper is carefully examined and approved by our team, thus ensuring compliance with our code of ethics. You therefore have the assurance of purchasing authentic, high-quality works.

Total transparency: you know what you are buying

Before being posted online, all artwork on Artsper is reviewed and validated by our moderation team. You can browse with complete peace of mind, knowing that each piece meets our criteria of excellence.

Personalized support: our experts at your service

Our team of contemporary art experts is available by phone or email to answer all your questions. Whether you want advice on a work or a tailor-made selection to enrich your collection, we are here to support you.

Resell your works with ease

If you have purchased a work on Artsper and wish to resell it, we offer you a dedicated platform to relist it. To find out more, click here.


Make offers with Artsper: negotiate like in a gallery

You have the possibility to propose a price for certain works, just like in a gallery. This feature allows you to initiate discussions and potentially acquire your coins at advantageous prices.

Get help with your negotiations

Our team will negotiate for you and inform you as soon as the best offer is obtained. Do not hesitate to call on our expertise to ensure a transaction at the best price.


Order securely

Artsper satisfaction assurance

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If the work you receive is not to your liking, you have 14 days to return it free of charge, and you will be refunded in full, whatever the reason.

Secure payment with Artsper partners

All credit card payments are processed by Paybox, the world leader in payment solutions. Thanks to their strict security standards, you can transact with confidence.

Problem Support

In the rare event that an artwork arrives damaged or not as described, we are here to help. Whether for a return, refund, restoration or exchange, our team will support you throughout the process and will ensure that we find the solution best suited to your situation.

Conditions to benefit from Artsper protections:

  • Use one of the payment methods available on Artsper for your order.

  • Report any problems within one week of receiving the work.

  • Provide required photographic evidence (including original artwork and packaging).

Artsper guarantees cover the following cases:

  • The received work lacks a described characteristic (for example, a signature or frame).

  • The artwork has significant differences from its description (e.g. color variation).

  • The work is damaged upon receipt.

  • The work is lost or damaged by the carrier.

  • Delivery is significantly delayed.

With Artsper, you collect with complete peace of mind.

How do I showcase my work?

Have you purchased a painting, sculpture or work on paper?
Find our expert advice for the conservation and promotion of your works in the articles below:

Where can I be delivered?

Artsper delivers internationally. The list of countries is available in the first step of your cart.

If your country is not listed contact us at [email protected] and we will see what we can do.

Note that Customs fees may apply for works shipped internationally. This is indicated in the first step of the shopping cart.

You can choose a delivery address different from the billing address. Make sure that a trusted person is present to receive the work if you cannot be there.

Why choose Artsper for your art purchases

Artsper offers you access to more than 200,000 works of contemporary art from 2,000 partner galleries. Our team of experts carefully selects galleries to guarantee the quality and originality of the works.

You benefit from:

  • Works at gallery price

  • Return within 14 days, regardless of your location

  • Easy resale of the work purchased on Artsper

  • Personalized research tools (selection and tailor-made universe)

Our customer service is available for any assistance.