Georges MATHIEU (1921-2012) "Red Energy II" Oil on canvas signed lower right, titled in red on the stretcher on the back Framed in blackened wood 81 x 130 cm Private collection Nord de la France / Artist's studio Freckles on the back of the canvas. Accompanied by a handwritten letter from the artist to the owner dated 17/02/1995. Reference: Similar work "Energie rouge, 1970", sold at Sotheby's London in 2006. *Resale rights for this lot are the responsibility of the buyer.

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