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    ROBERT COMBAS (b.1957)

    Untitled

    1986

    Acrylic on Printed Fabric on Canvas
    90 x 80 cm

    Signed Combas in English and dated 1986 Signed on the reverse: Offert à Mr Di Benevolo

    Estimate TWD 1,500,000-2,400,000
    USD 50,000-80,000
    HKD 0-0

    Hammer Price TWD 0
    USD 0
    HKD 0

Provenance：Private Collection, Asia

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Robert Combas is a prominent figure in the French art scene of the 1980s and one of the pioneers of the Figuration Libre (Free Figuration) movement, which influenced the art trends of an entire generation. Born in Lyon, France, Combas is a versatile artist—sculptor, poet, and musician—who expresses himself through a bold and direct style. He embraces the philosophy that "painting is rock and roll," bringing a unique artistic vision to life through vibrant colors and free brushstrokes.

Combas's studio is located in Barbès, a multicultural area near the Gare du Nord in Paris, which provides him with a rich source of inspiration. He draws from a wide range of global influences: the vivid attire of African cultures, the style of Japanese manga, Buddhist totems, and Islamic symbols—all reimagined through his creative lens. This work centers on the human figure, using thick black lines and prominent, exaggerated eyes to express his view of the world. The piece is colorful, wild in style, and combines an aesthetic of violence with humor, offering a socially critical message that celebrates diversity and multiculturalism.

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