{"title":"Bram Van Velde - the solitary figure of lyrical abstraction ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2444\/2194\/files\/Bram_van_Velde_and_Peter_Bramsen__1969__by_Erling_Mandelmann_480x480.jpg?v=1773422752\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBram Velde 1895 - 1981\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAbraham Gerardus van Velde was born in 1895 in Zoeterwoude, near Leiden, into a family struggling with poverty and abandoned by his father at a young age. At twelve, he began an apprenticeship at a painting and decorating firm in The Hague, where the owners recognized his talent and became his first patrons. In 1922, he traveled to Germany and stayed in Worpswede, where his encounter with the Expressionists shaped his transition to modernism. After settling in Paris, he discovered Matisse and Picasso and formed a profound friendship with Samuel Beckett, who would later write essential texts about his work. The Spanish Civil War claimed the life of his first wife, Lilly, in 1936. Deeply affected by the turmoil of the era, he ceased painting entirely from 1941 to 1945. His early exhibitions were commercial failures, leading the Maeght Gallery to break his contract in 1952. Recognition finally arrived in the 1960s while he was living in Geneva, championed by Beckett and the publisher Jacques Putman, who oversaw the production of over 400 lithographs. He died in Grimaud on December 28, 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Vision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003ePainting the Impossibility of Painting Bram van Velde is the artist of fruitful hesitation; his forms search, dissolve, and reform. His palette of ochres, deep blues, and muted greens seeks to communicate the ineffable. Beckett described him as the only artist capable of establishing the link between the School of Paris and American Abstract Expressionism. His compositions, characterized by broken tones and overlapping layers of color, create an intensely personal conception of space. His lithographs, produced in very limited editions with prestigious publishers such as Putman and Maeght, possess the same meditative quality as his canvases. As the artist himself said: \"Each painting is a self-portrait.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhy invest in Bram van Velde?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eBram van Velde is one of the most sought-after figures for discerning collectors of Lyrical Abstraction. While his paintings regularly command between €100,000 and €500,000 at auction, his lithographs offer a rare entry point. Often limited to just 85 copies, signed in pencil, and bearing the artist's blind stamp, these prints are accessible for budgets between €1,000 and €5,000. They represent a true investment in every sense: a valuable addition to any heritage, a cultural treasure, and a market value that continues to show steady growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eLiving with Bram van Velde\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eA lithograph by Bram van Velde demands silence. It does not function as a mere decorative accent; it becomes the focal point of a room. It is ideal for a contemplative space such as an intimate living room, a study, or a bedroom with a refined atmosphere. The work interacts beautifully with noble materials like dark wood, linen, and patinated leather. The framing should remain discreet: a thin molding in natural wood or matte metal ensures the frame never competes with the vibrancy of the colors.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bram-van-velde-composition-abstraite-lithographie-signee","title":"Bram Van Velde - Abstract Composition - Original signed lithograph","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Quest for the Absolute\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eImmerse yourself in the lyrical abstraction of Bram Van Velde (1895–1981), one of the most fascinating artists of the 20th century. This original lithograph is a masterful exploration of fluidity and tension. Between subtle transparencies and vibrant masses of color, it captures the very essence of the artist's work: pure emotion that transcends words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis piece is not a simple print, but the result of a handcrafted collaboration between some of the biggest names in art publishing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist \u003c\/strong\u003e: Abraham Gerardus van Velde, known as Bram Van Velde (1895–1981)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium \u003c\/strong\u003e: Original signed lithograph on Johannot paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJustification \u003c\/strong\u003e: Numbered 73\/85 in pencil at the bottom left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature \u003c\/strong\u003e: Signed by hand at the bottom right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinter \u003c\/strong\u003e: Saint-Prex workshop, dry stamp of the hand of Saint-Prex at the bottom right, mark of the Swiss workshop of Pietro Sarto, where Van Velde produced his finest plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003e: 65.4 x 37.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe artwork is in excellent condition. The paper is slightly wavy, a noble and natural characteristic of handmade 100% cotton papers that react to their environment. There is some light foxing along the edges.\u003c\/p\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\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eBram Van Velde delivers here a work of great sensitivity, where lyrical abstraction is expressed through subtle brushstrokes and delicately muted tones. This original lithograph is the result of an exceptional collaboration with the Saint-Prex workshop, renowned for producing the artist's finest prints. The balance between the fluidity of the line and the depth of the colored masses evokes pure emotion and understated elegance, making this piece a visual anchor that is both gentle and powerful for your home.\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 poster 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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Studio Cinquante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52478565318994,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2444\/2194\/files\/FP5-bis.jpg?v=1768408925"},{"product_id":"bram-van-velde-lithographie-ea","title":"Bram van Velde – Abstract Composition – Original signed lithograph","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe master of lyrical abstraction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis original lithograph testifies to Bram Van Velde's mastery of lyrical abstraction. The work is characterized by fluid forms and a vibrant color palette (blood red, azure blue, and ochre), typical of the artist's mature period. The interplay of transparency and the layering of inks reveal the full sensitivity of this major figure's work on paper during the second half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatures\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\u003eArtist \u003c\/strong\u003e: Abraham Gerardus van Velde, known as Bram Van Velde (1895–1981)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear \u003c\/strong\u003e: 1973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium \u003c\/strong\u003e: Original lithograph on Arches vellum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature \u003c\/strong\u003e: Signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right corner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJustification \u003c\/strong\u003e: Marked EA (Artist's Proof) in the lower left corner. Artist's proofs are copies reserved for the artist, often highly sought after by collectors for their closeness to the original creative process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher \u003c\/strong\u003e: Putman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinter \u003c\/strong\u003e: Pierre Badey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences \u003c\/strong\u003e: Putman\/Mason catalogue raisonné n°73\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003e: 70 x 50 cm (Full margins)\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\"\u003eCondition Report\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eIn excellent condition; the colors have retained their original freshness. Note some light foxing in the margin and a minor stain on the right edge of the reverse side, neither of which affects the artwork itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStudio Cinquante’s Perspective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis piece holds a special place at Studio Cinquante. Beyond its aesthetic power, it represents the very essence of my selection: original works that possess both a soul and a history. It perfectly illustrates a vibrant abstraction that engages in a constant dialogue with contemporary design.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe work is sold unframed and will be shipped with the utmost care in a heavy-duty protective tube to guarantee its impeccable condition upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Cinquante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52674531688786,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2444\/2194\/files\/FP8-12.jpg?v=1770736185"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2444\/2194\/collections\/Bram_van_Velde_and_Peter_Bramsen__1969__by_Erling_Mandelmann.jpg?v=1773422781","url":"https:\/\/www.studiocinquante.com\/en\/collections\/bram-van-velde.oembed","provider":"Studio Cinquante","version":"1.0","type":"link"}