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Ben Nicholson — Sept 29-53 (Fiesole)
Ben Nicholson

Sept 29-53 (Fiesole)

"Sept 29-53 (Fiesole)" is an abstract work by British artist Ben Nicholson from 1953, created during his time in the Tuscan hill town of Fiesole. The painting exemplifies Nicholson's distinctive style of geometric abstraction, featuring subtle interplays of pale tones, incised lines, and carefully calibrated rectangular forms that suggest both landscape and pure formal composition. The title's date notation reflects Nicholson's practice of precisely documenting his creative process while maintaining an ambiguous relationship between representation and abstraction.

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Modern British and Irish Art Evening Sale

March 18, 2026

Estimate: $300,000$500,000

Sold: $596,900

Lot 11

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Ben Nicholson, Sept 29-53 (Fiesole)

"Sept 29-53 (Fiesole)" is an abstract work by British artist Ben Nicholson from 1953, created during his time in the Tuscan hill town of Fiesole. The painting exemplifies Nicholson's distinctive style of geometric abstraction, featuring subtle interplays of pale tones, incised lines, and carefully calibrated rectangular forms that suggest both landscape and pure formal composition. The title's date notation reflects Nicholson's practice of precisely documenting his creative process while maintaining an ambiguous relationship between representation and abstraction.

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Christie's, London, United Kingdom

Related themes

Abstract Art, 20th Century, Serene Mood, Minimalist Aesthetic, Geometric Composition, Architectural Influence, British Artist, Relief Painting, Modernist Movement, Oil on Canvas

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