<b>THEO TOBIASSE (1927-2012)</b><br>
<b>La Longue Melopee des Vagues de Venise (The Long Chant of the Waves of Venice)</b><br>
Colour lithograph on Arches paper<br>
Edition 44/200<br>
Signed lower right in pencil<br>
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<b>Image dimensions:</b> 76 x 56 cm (per COA)<br>
<b>Framed dimensions:</b> Not measured. Presented in black contemporary frame with white double mat.<br>
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<b>Publisher:</b> Not stated<br>
<b>Certificate of Authenticity:</b> Yes. Issued by Collins and Kent International Fine Art. Certificate No. 6100116.<br>
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<b>Condition:</b> Very Good. Colours vibrant throughout. No foxing, tears, fading, or staining visible. Frame in good condition.<br>
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Theo Tobiasse was one of the most recognisable Jewish-French artists of the 20th century, known for his luminous, narrative compositions that weave together personal memory, biblical tradition, and the cultural landscapes of Europe. Born in Jaffa in 1927, he spent most of his life in Paris, surviving the war and going on to exhibit internationally for over five decades. Venice was one of his recurring subjects, its carnival masks, domes, and gondola poles lending themselves naturally to his layered, symbolic approach.<br>
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This colour lithograph on Arches paper captures a Venetian carnival scene with two costumed revelers in elaborate headdresses, a stylised bird on a patterned perch, the dome of a basilica rising in the background, and the iconic striped mooring poles of the lagoon. The title inscription "la longue melopee des vagues de Venise" appears within the image itself, handwritten in the lithographic stone. The work is hand-signed in pencil by Tobiasse and numbered 44 from an edition of 200. COA from Collins and Kent International Fine Art is included.<br>
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Signed Tobiasse lithographs of comparable size and period have traded internationally in the range of USD $500-$2,000 at auction. This is a decorative and well-documented work for the collector or a statement wall.<br>
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<b>Specifications</b><br>
Artist: Theo Tobiasse (Lithuanian-born French, 1927-2012)<br>
Attribution: Signed original print<br>
Title: La Longue Melopee des Vagues de Venise<br>
Medium: Colour lithograph on Arches paper<br>
Edition: 44/200<br>
Image dimensions: 76 x 56 cm<br>
Signature: Lower right, pencil<br>
COA: Yes - Collins and Kent International Fine Art, Cert. No. 6100116<br>
Condition: Very Good<br>
Frame: Black contemporary frame, white double mat

583099+3

Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia

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