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John Harrison Levee
Abstract Composition

1957

$2,000
£1,534.09
€1,793.50
CA$2,879.76
A$2,922.26
CHF 1,670.39
MX$35,614.73
NOK 19,724.04
SEK 19,836.16
DKK 13,406.74

About the Item

This elegant abstract composition by André Lhote Levee (signed and dated 1957) reflects the sophisticated balance of structure, gesture, and color that defined much of mid-century French abstraction. Executed in a refined vertical format, the painting is built around layered bands of earthy browns, soft greens, pale blues, and luminous golden tones, animated by expressive drips, gestural markings, and spontaneous splashes of pigment. The elongated composition evokes both architectural form and lyrical movement, creating a dynamic visual rhythm that draws the viewer upward through the surface. Richly textured yet remarkably controlled, the work demonstrates Levee’s ability to merge spontaneity with compositional harmony. The subtle interplay of transparency, line, and color gives the painting a quiet sophistication characteristic of postwar European abstraction, making it an exceptional decorative and historically resonant work for contemporary interiors and serious collections alike. Signed lower right
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  • Creation Year:
    1957
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Boca Raton, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2964218113992

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