“Pretextat”, 1966
Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 100 × 80.5 cm (120 × 100 cm including frame)
Signed lower left
Titled and dated on the reverse
Inscription on reverse: “Pour Pierre Braunberger en souvenir d’un film. Xre.”
(“For Pierre Braunberger in memory of a film. Xre.”)
Provenance: Sotheby’s, Greek Sale, 11 Nov 2008 (Lot Nr.120)
A striking abstract composition by the acclaimed Franco-Greek artist Mario Prassinos, known for his exploration of matter, texture, and lyrical abstraction. This 1966 work carries a personal dedication to the celebrated French film producer Pierre Braunberger, suggesting a shared artistic moment or collaboration between the two.