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Guy Nicod
Abstract Still Life with Plates Bowls and Chair French Modernist Gouache

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Title: Abstract Still Life with Plates Bowls and Chair French Modernist Gouache Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache and oil on artist paper, unframed Size: 25.75 x 19.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: Artists estate, France Condition: Good overall with minor handling marks and light edge wear consistent with age Description: This expressive and richly coloured gouache by Guy Nicod presents a dynamic abstract still life centred around a collection of stacked plates, shallow bowls, circular trays, and a wooden chair placed at the heart of the composition. Rather than depicting musical instruments, the painting reveals a domestic arrangement reimagined through bold abstraction, with curved tableware forms intersecting the geometric structure of the chair. The warm yellows and ochres of the circular plates contrast with deep greens, cool greys, and vibrant reds in the surrounding background. These overlapping circles and arcs evoke the visual rhythm of a dining table mid-preparation or a studio display of crockery and furniture. The chair, rendered with strong golden-brown lines, acts as a structural anchor, while the surrounding dishes create a sense of movement and layered space. Nicod’s gouache technique enhances the velvety opacity of the colour, giving each plate and bowl a sculptural presence. The interplay between curved domestic objects and angular chair elements adds tension and depth, recalling traditions of mid-century Cubist and post-war French abstraction. This piece will appeal to collectors drawn to abstract still lifes, kitchen-themed artwork, modernist interiors, and expressive domestic compositions. Unframed and ready for bespoke presentation, the work exemplifies Nicod’s ability to transform everyday household objects into complex visual architectures rich with shape, colour, and atmosphere.
  • Creator:
    Guy Nicod (1923 - 2021, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509317276152

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