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Red chalk on laid paper Switzerland / Thailand, 1969 Theo Meier (1908-1982) - Swiss Painter Signed and dated in pencil lower right 'Theo Meier 69' and lower left called 'Ida Bagus Njoman Rai/Der Molch' Balinese wooden frame with elaborate ornamental carving Overall dimensions framed: 53 x 63 cm Good condition Provenance: Private Collection Hessen, Germany Typical portrait of a men created in Chiang Mai, Thailand; works on paper by Theo Meier fetch up to 7,000 euros at international auctions This drawing, executed in red chalk, depicts the portrait of the famous Indonesion artist Ida Bagus Njoman Rai and was created by the Swiss artist Theo Meier in 1969. Since his encounter with the paintings of Gauguin, Meier was impressed by the exotic culture of the South Pacific region, which is also reflected in many of his works, in either landscapes or portraits of the native population. The sheet is signed and dated in pencil lower right 'Theo Meier 69' and lower left inscribed 'Ida Bagus Njoman Rai/Der Molch'. The paper is lightly toned due to its age, on the lower right margin with tiny tear, otherwise overall in very good and fresh condition. The sheet measures 51.3 x 41.4 cm, the framed dimensions are 53 x 63 cm. The Balinese wooden frame with elaborate ornamental carving shows slight signs of wear. Theo Meier (1908-1982) The Swiss painter Theo Meier was born in Basel in 1908, where he first attended the local art school. His breakthrough as an artist Meier earned with the commissioned portrait of Jakob Schaffner, on whose recommendation he made acquaintance with various artists such as Max Liebermann, Karl Hofer and Otto Dix and Emil Nolde. The encounter with Gauguin's primitive and exotic painting impressed him very much. So several trips led him to the South Pacific, among others, to Guadeloupe, Martinique or Tahiti and Bali. Inspired by the culture, the women and the landscape of Bali, he decided to emigrate there. Thus, his works are characterized by these exotic subjects. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.