c. 1913 "Renault Paris" Pochoir Print by Gamy (Marguerite Montaut)
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Both of our current Gamy and Montaut prints couldn’t be further apart in theme, condition, or execution, despite emerging from the same studio just 5(ish) years apart. These great, original, hand-colored prints are cherished by collectors, and we are happy to help interested buyers kickstart their automotive art collection by offering a special discount if both pieces are purchased! Reach out to us at the “contact” function for more details.
Ernest Montaut and his wife Margeurite (“Gamy”) were some of the earliest successful artists working to represent motorsport in all its forms - on land, sea, and air. While Montaut died very young, his wife continued their family business with the help of printmaking aids under the name Gamy (an anagram of her nickname, Magy), hence the difference in imprint and technique between Montaut and Gamy pieces.
The Montauts made extensive use of the “pochoir” process, where by lithographed stencils or outlines were applied to the print for future hand-coloring. This process, while time-consuming (taking 3 to 4 days to create a single print) lead to far greater individual variation from print to print than could be expected from lithography, allowing for greater experimentation with color and form.
The piece shown here depicts a 1913 Renault in a Paris city scene, with great color that has survived the test of time, likely thanks to careful storage and hanging away from direct lighting. It is mounted in a nicely-suited and color-coordinated frame, which could use some repair to the corners before hanging in your gallery space. This piece offers a great, accessible entrypoint into the deep end of collectible automotive art!
SPECIAL OFFER!
Both of our current Gamy and Montaut prints couldn’t be further apart in theme, condition, or execution, despite emerging from the same studio just 5(ish) years apart. These great, original, hand-colored prints are cherished by collectors, and we are happy to help interested buyers kickstart their automotive art collection by offering a special discount if both pieces are purchased! Reach out to us at the “contact” function for more details.
Ernest Montaut and his wife Margeurite (“Gamy”) were some of the earliest successful artists working to represent motorsport in all its forms - on land, sea, and air. While Montaut died very young, his wife continued their family business with the help of printmaking aids under the name Gamy (an anagram of her nickname, Magy), hence the difference in imprint and technique between Montaut and Gamy pieces.
The Montauts made extensive use of the “pochoir” process, where by lithographed stencils or outlines were applied to the print for future hand-coloring. This process, while time-consuming (taking 3 to 4 days to create a single print) lead to far greater individual variation from print to print than could be expected from lithography, allowing for greater experimentation with color and form.
The piece shown here depicts a 1913 Renault in a Paris city scene, with great color that has survived the test of time, likely thanks to careful storage and hanging away from direct lighting. It is mounted in a nicely-suited and color-coordinated frame, which could use some repair to the corners before hanging in your gallery space. This piece offers a great, accessible entrypoint into the deep end of collectible automotive art!
SPECIAL OFFER!
Both of our current Gamy and Montaut prints couldn’t be further apart in theme, condition, or execution, despite emerging from the same studio just 5(ish) years apart. These great, original, hand-colored prints are cherished by collectors, and we are happy to help interested buyers kickstart their automotive art collection by offering a special discount if both pieces are purchased! Reach out to us at the “contact” function for more details.
Ernest Montaut and his wife Margeurite (“Gamy”) were some of the earliest successful artists working to represent motorsport in all its forms - on land, sea, and air. While Montaut died very young, his wife continued their family business with the help of printmaking aids under the name Gamy (an anagram of her nickname, Magy), hence the difference in imprint and technique between Montaut and Gamy pieces.
The Montauts made extensive use of the “pochoir” process, where by lithographed stencils or outlines were applied to the print for future hand-coloring. This process, while time-consuming (taking 3 to 4 days to create a single print) lead to far greater individual variation from print to print than could be expected from lithography, allowing for greater experimentation with color and form.
The piece shown here depicts a 1913 Renault in a Paris city scene, with great color that has survived the test of time, likely thanks to careful storage and hanging away from direct lighting. It is mounted in a nicely-suited and color-coordinated frame, which could use some repair to the corners before hanging in your gallery space. This piece offers a great, accessible entrypoint into the deep end of collectible automotive art!