Hubert FANTHOMME (Born 1957) Pierre Soulages, France, 1992 Posterior silver-digital print on satin-finish RC paper, from the digital image Signed, no. 1/4 102 x 80 cm Provenance: Archives iconographiques de Paris Match A Paris Match certificate of authenticity will be given to the buyer. In October 1992, the great master of abstraction did not see life in black. From his dark canvases, Pierre Soulages brings out the light: "It's not a sad colour, but the colour of celebrations and anarchy, the affirmation of all contrasts". A chromatic sobriety that he wears like a second skin, traversing several decades of movements without ever changing his trajectory. Exhibited all over the world, he painted until his death at the age of 102, in 2022. All lots are priced inclusive of VAT. VAT, at the current rate of 20%, is included in the auction price. This VAT is recoverable by the French professional. It is reimbursable for buyers from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for professional bidders providing proof of a valid intra-Community number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. The lots are sold VAT (20%) included. The VAT can be refunded to any registered European company which acquired it at auction, provided they hold a valid European VAT registration number ; and can prove the lot has been transported to the company' country of residence. The VAT can be refunded to any buyer residing outside the EU, providing export papers duly signed and cleared by the French customs or by any other member countries' customs service. Hubert FANTHOMME (Born 1957) In October 1992, the great master of abstraction did not see life in black. From his dark canvases, Pierre Soulages brings out the light: "It's not a sad colour, but the colour of celebrations and anarchy, the affirmation of all contrasts". A chromatic sobriety that he wears like a second skin, traversing several decades of movements without ever changing his trajectory. Exhibited all over the world, he painted until his death at the age of 102, in 2022. Lots are sold inclusive of VAT. VAT, at the current rate of 20%, is included in the auction price. This VAT is recoverable by the French professional. It is reimbursable for buyers from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for professional bidders providing proof of a valid intra-Community number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. The lots are sold VAT (20%) included. The VAT can be refunded to any registered European company which acquired it at auction, provided they hold a valid European VAT registration number ; and can prove the lot has been transported to the company' country of residence. The VAT can be refunded to any buyer residing outside the EU, providing export papers duly signed and cleared by the French customs or by any other member countries' customs service.