{"title":"Antoni Clavé - The Master of Matter ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2444\/2194\/files\/Clave_dans_son_atelier_1983_480x480.jpg?v=1773432043\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntoni Clavé 1913 - 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eBorn in Barcelona, Antoni Clavé forged his vision from the age of thirteen between the benches of the School of Arts and Crafts and an apprenticeship in house painting, an early initiation to the physical work of the material. The Spanish Civil War marked a radical turning point; he crossed the French border on foot in 1939 and settled in Paris. It was there that he became friends with Picasso and distinguished himself through the creation of sets and costumes for Roland Petit's ballets. An exceptional painter, sculptor, and engraver, his career was marked by major distinctions such as the UNESCO Prize in Venice in 1956 and the Matarazzo Prize in São Paulo. The ultimate recognition came in 1978 when the Centre Pompidou and the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris simultaneously dedicated two exhibitions to his work, shortly before he represented Spain alone at the Venice Biennale in 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Vision: Revolutionizing the Surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhat distinguishes Clavé from his contemporaries is his physical relationship to matter. Whether in his paintings, where he incorporated collages, burlap sacks, gold leaf, and mixed textures, or in his carborundum engravings with their striking reliefs, Clavé always worked the surface as if it were a living skin. His compositions are architectural and powerful; they feature dark forms that capture and redistribute light, with deep blacks pierced by unexpected bursts of color. Each work is a simultaneous tactile and visual experience; one perceives a Clavé through its presence even before fully deciphering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhy invest in Antoni Clavé?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eAntoni Clavé remains one of the most undervalued artists on the secondary market considering his historical importance. His carborundum prints, created through a rare and irreplaceable technique, are limited-edition works that can never be replicated. His original paintings and drawings represent a significant opportunity for collectors anticipating the gradual rediscovery of his work, particularly in Spain, Germany, and the United States. His market value remains stable with a consistent upward trend, making him a cornerstone of any serious collection of 20th-century abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eLiving with Clavé\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eClavé is the artist for interiors that embrace depth and character. His works, whether engravings, drawings, or paintings, do not passively inhabit a wall; they transform it. They call for spaces worthy of their strength: libraries steeped in history, living rooms with dark walls, or homes where art is a presence rather than mere decoration. The ideal frame for a Clavé on paper is a shadow box frame, ideally without glass, to allow the textures and reliefs to breathe. A work by Clavé should never be treated as simple furniture, for it is a piece that demands to be confronted.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antoni-clave-sans-titre-gravure-au-carborundum","title":"Antoni Clavé | Untitled | Signed Carborundum Engraving and Embossing","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eA material force\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eImmerse yourself in the tactile world of Antoni Clavé, one of the most daring artists of the School of Paris. This work is a masterful exploration of materials, where the depth of the blues and the density of the black create a captivating visual tension. Between imprints of objects and powerful embossing, it captures the very essence of the artist's work: a raw emotion that is felt as much as it is seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist \u003c\/strong\u003e: Antoni Clavé (1913 – 2005)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique \u003c\/strong\u003e: Carborundum color engraving and embossing, on high-quality art paper with deckled edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature \u003c\/strong\u003e: Signed in graphite by the artist in the lower right corner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJustification \u003c\/strong\u003e: Numbered 42\/80 in graphite at the bottom left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003e: 76 x 57 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper \u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good overall condition, retaining its original texture and thickness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInks \u003c\/strong\u003e: The contrasts between deep black and variations of blue remain intense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliefs \u003c\/strong\u003e: The embossing and characteristic imprints of the carborundum technique are perfectly preserved and offer a striking relief in the light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStudio Cinquante’s Perspective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntoni Clavé was a master of \"materials\" who revolutionized engraving with the carborundum technique, allowing him to achieve reliefs and textures akin to painting. This piece is distinguished by its architectural composition and interplay of imprints reminiscent of archaeology and mystery. Its visual presence is monumental: it is a work that does not simply adorn a wall, but structures it with a rare graphic force and timeless elegance. For a work with such relief, we recommend a box frame (without the glass touching the paper) in order to allow the material to breathe and to highlight the embossing of the fringed edges.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe work is sold unframed and will be shipped with the utmost care in a rigid protective tube to guarantee its impeccable condition upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Cinquante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52817239998802,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2444\/2194\/files\/FP11-1.jpg?v=1772131890"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2444\/2194\/collections\/Clave_dans_son_atelier_1983.jpg?v=1773432072","url":"https:\/\/www.studiocinquante.com\/en\/collections\/antoni-clave.oembed","provider":"Studio Cinquante","version":"1.0","type":"link"}