VTG Original AFRICAN ART PAINTING (None Title)By MARCEL GOTENE CONGO (1939-2013)
Very rare Original VINTAGE Original AFRICAN ART PAINTING (None Title ) By MARCEL GOTENE CONGO (1939-2013). This original (None Title ) abstract painting in his earlier style by listed Belgian Congolese African artist, Marcel Gotene born 1939 is thought to be from the late 1950's early 1960's. It looks to be gouache on paper. Signed “GOTENE” on the bottom . Size:12.9” (33cm) X 16.5”(42cm) Artist: Marcel Gotène (1939-2013) Period: 20th century Style: Design 50's and 60's All details see photos. P.S.1) The famous painter, Marcel Gotène (Icon of the contemporary Bantu art) combines surrealistic impressions with modern tapisserie elements. Born in 1935 in Yaba, Republic of Kongo died in February 2013 in Rabat. Maroc. He served an apprenticeship at the art school of Poto-Poto (Ecole de Peinture de Poto-Poto) As from 1954 international expositions in France, Belgium, Italy, Senegal, Togo and Gabon. 1963-1975 the artist lives in France. He got the awards as follows: Grand Prix France Afrique by “Société Internationale de Beaux Arts / 1973 Grand Prix Public (Médaille de Léonard de Vinci) by “Academie Internationale de Lutèce / 1972 Premier Prix of the President of the Republic of Congo / 1979 Grand Prix of the President of the Republic of Gabun / 1998 2013 he got a special state funeral. (Cc.website).