Description
“Timber Vista”: A Masterpiece by Bernard Gantner, 1960
“Timber Vista” stands as a testament to Bernard Gantner’s prowess, presented as a limited-edition, pencil-signed, and numbered lithograph in exquisite colors. From an edition of 275, this piece captures a serene winter landscape, with majestic mountains forming the backdrop and an intricate tapestry of trees and rolling hills in the foreground. The artwork, a stone-pulled lithograph, is crafted on the finest Rives wove paper. Each edition boasts Gantner’s signature on its lower right and a unique edition number on the left. Stored with meticulous care in an architectural flat-file drawer within a smoke-free setting, “Timber Vista” is available for matting and framing upon request.
Provenance:
The reverse side of this distinguished artwork is adorned with two labels from the Collector’s Guild. The primary label provides an insightful biography of Bernard Gantner, while the subsequent one validates its authenticity, courtesy of “The Collector’s Guild”, located at 185 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10016. Further bolstering its authenticity, the Societe de Vérification de la Nouvelle Gravure Internationale, spanning New York and Paris, attests to the lithograph’s originality, limited edition, and individual creation by the artist. The Society also confirms the deliberate defacement of the lithograph stone post the edition’s completion.
A Glimpse into the Life of Bernard Gantner
Emerging from Belfort, Alsace, France, Bernard Gantner (1928-2018) showcased an unparalleled passion for drawing from the tender age of nine. His innate talent was cultivated under the watchful eye of his grandfather, an educator who instilled in him a profound appreciation for nature’s wonders. Amidst the tumult of World War II, Gantner was introduced to the realm of oil painting, thanks to the curator of the Belfort Museum. This serendipitous mentorship allowed him an intimate exploration of iconic works by masters such as Delacroix, Courbet, and Seurat.
Post his enriching experience in Belfort, Gantner sought artistic enlightenment in Paris. There, he honed his skills at the School of Fine Arts and reveled in the cultural tapestry the city had to offer. Upon his return, his exceptional work caught the discerning eye of art critic Claude Roger Mars, leading to his acclaim with the Critic’s Prize in 1961. His subsequent journey was marked by escalating fame, with a special emphasis on his unparalleled contributions to lithography. Gantner’s oeuvre has been celebrated in over 60 exhibitions globally, including the revered Dyansen Galleries. The world bid adieu to this maestro in 2018.
Esteemed Museum Holdings:
Sundgauvian Museum, Altkirch
Belfort Museum of Fine Arts
Tokyo Central Art Museum, Ginza, Tokyo
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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