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François Morellet — 1 simple trame 45° coupée, décalée
François Morellet

1 simple trame 45° coupée, décalée

1973

A quintessential example of François Morellet's rigorous Op Art and Concrete Art practice, this unique 1973 work comprises four square panels joined together, each surface animated by evenly spaced diagonal black stripes at 45 degrees on a white ground. The 'coupée, décalée' (cut and offset) principle introduces a subtle optical interruption at the panel joins, creating a quietly destabilizing perceptual effect characteristic of Morellet's systematic approach. Signed, titled, dated, and annotated with an archive number, calculation, and sketch on the reverse, this work carries exceptional documentary integrity. It is offered with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by The Mayor Gallery.

Medium
Serigraphic paint on four panels attached together
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Work is hand-signed by the artist on the reverse with title, date, archive number, calculation, and sketch. Described as a unique work. Certificate of Authenticity issued by gallery. Showing at TEFAF Maastricht 2026 (Mar 13–Mar 19). Four panels attached together.

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François Morellet, 1 simple trame 45° coupée, décalée, 1973

A quintessential example of François Morellet's rigorous Op Art and Concrete Art practice, this unique 1973 work comprises four square panels joined together, each surface animated by evenly spaced diagonal black stripes at 45 degrees on a white ground. The 'coupée, décalée' (cut and offset) principle introduces a subtle optical interruption at the panel joins, creating a quietly destabilizing perceptual effect characteristic of Morellet's systematic approach. Signed, titled, dated, and annotated with an archive number, calculation, and sketch on the reverse, this work carries exceptional documentary integrity. It is offered with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by The Mayor Gallery.

Medium
Serigraphic paint on four panels attached together
Dimensions
80.01 x 80.01 cm
Year
1973
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
The Mayor Gallery at TEFAF Maastricht

Related themes

Geometric, Monochrome, French, 20th Century, Blue Chip, Op Art, Unique, Painting, Minimalism, Black and White

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Marcel Slater, Brittany Laques